NBSIR 75-660

Voluntary Labeling Program for

* Household Appliances and Equipment

’ to Effect Energy Conservation:

Annual Report for Calendar Year 1974

B. J. McGuire and E. A. Vadelund

Center for Consumer Product Technology

Institute for Applied Technology

National Bureau of Standards

Washington, D. C. 20234

February 1975

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NBSIR 75-660

VOLUNTARY LABELING PROGRAM FOR

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT

TO EFFECT ENERGY CONSERVATION:

ANNUAL REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1974

B. J. McGuire and E. A. Vadelund

Center for Consumer Product Technology

Institute for Applied Technology

National Bureau of Standards

Washington, D. C. 20234

February 1975

Annual Report for Calendar Year 1974

Prepared for U . S . Department of Commerce

Washington, D. C

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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS, Richard W. Roberts, Director

Summary

The Voluntary Labeling Program for Household Appliances

and Equipment to Effect Energy Conservation was established

in response to an April 18, 1973, Presidential directive.

Final procedures for the program became effective October 26,

1973. Only major energy consuming household appliances and

equipment are covered. Purposes of the program are to encourage manufacturers to place energy efficiency labels on their

appliances and to encourage consumers to*utilize this information

in making purchase decisions.

Specifications containing labeling requirements for each

type of product are developed by NBS with assistance from

consumers, retailers, manufacturers, and interested Federal

agencies. During the first full year of program operation,

final specifications for labeling room air conditioners and

proposed specifications for labeling refrigerators, combination

refrigerator- freezers , and freezers were issued. Two consumer

information pamphlets were published and other consumer information and education activities were undertaken. Labeling

specifications for water heaters, clothes washers and dryers,

and ranges and ovens were under development. This was accomplished, with assistance from manufacturers, retailers, consumers,

and other agencies, by a staff of six funded at a level of

$375,000 per year.

At year's end, twenty-four room air conditioner manufacturers

and private brand labelers, representing an estimated 95% of,

U.S. sales of this appliance, were participating in the program.

Further discussion of program activity is divided into the

following topics:

1. Introduction

2. Program Development

3. Room Air Conditioner Labeling Specification

4. Refrigerator, Combination Refrigerator -Freezer , and

Freezer Labeling Specifications

5. Water Heater Labeling Specification

6. Other Technical Activities

7. Informational and Educational Activity

8. Government Liaison

9. Program Evaluation

10.

Projected Activity
The following exhibits are attached:

A. Program Procedures

B. Proposed Room Air Conditioner Labeling Specification

C. Final Room Air Conditioner Labeling Specification

D. Proposed Refrigerator, Combination Refr igerator

Freezer and Freezer Labeling Specifications

E. Program Brochure

F. Room Air Conditioner Brochure

G. List of Program Participants with Respect to Room

Air Conditioners*

1. Introduction

The President, in an April 18, 1973, message concerning

energy resources, directed that the Departm“ent of Commerce, in

cooperation with the Council on Environmental Quality and the

Environmental Protection Agency, develop a voluntary program

for the energy efficiency labeling of household appliances.

The present program was developed as a result of that direction.

The purpose of the program is to encourage manufacturers

(including private brand labelers) to voluntarily provide

consumers with information concerning the energy efficiency or

energy consumption of household appliances and equipment, and

to encourage consumers to utilize this information in making

purchase decisions. The energy information is displayed on

labels attached to the appliances or equipment.

Appliances and equipment covered by the program are room

air conditioners, refrigerators, combination refrigerator

freezers, freezers, water heaters, clothes washers and dryers,

dishwashers, ranges and ovens, and central heating and air

conditioning equipment. Other products may be added to this

list by amendment of the program procedures.

Under the program, a labeling specification is developed

for each type of appliance or equipment covered. Each labeling

specification sets out the test methods, the label design and

labeling requirements, and requirements for manufacturer

participation that relate to the product covered.

A notable feature of the program is that each label used

contains not only the efficiency or energy consumption rating

for the product to which it is affixed, but also the range of

efficiency or energy consumption of all products of a similar

size available on the market.

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An annual report on the program is required under 9.11

of the program procedures, 15 CFR Part 9.

2 . Program Development

Program procedures, developed in response to the President’s

directive of April 18, 1973, and with the assistance of other

Federal agencies and interested parties, were published for

public comment in the Federal Register on June 5, 1973 (38 FR

14756) . Comments were received from thirty sources including

representatives of consumer, retailer, and manufacturer groups.

The comments were analyzed, the procedures revised, and final

procedures for the Voluntary Program for Household Appliances

and Equipment to Effect Energy Conservation, 15 CFR Part 9,

were published and became effective on October 26, 1973 (38 FR

29574) (Exhibit A) . A copy of the analysis of comments is

available for public inspection at the Central Reference and

Records Inspection Facility of the Department of Commerce,

Room 7043, Main Commerce Building, 14th Street between E Street

and Constitution Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20230.

To serve as a focal point for Department of Commerce

activity required by the procedures, a group funded at about

$375,000 per year was established within the Center for Consum.er

Product Technology of the National Bureau of Standards. This

group, which later became the Appliance Labeling Section,

develops procedures and specifications, evaluates and develops

standards and test methods, prepares consumer information

material, and monitors manufacturers' participation in the

program. At the end of 1974 the group consisted of five

engineers and one public affairs specialist. Consultants were

employed for some activities.

Priorities and milestones for program activity were

established based on estimates of the potential for energy

savings for the various products and the ease with which the

savings could be obtained. The major milestones set are the

target dates for publication in the Federal Register of proposed labeling specifications for the products covered. These

are as follows:

Room Air Conditioners January 1974

Refrigerators, Combination RefrigeratorFreezers and Freezers September 1974

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Water Heaters

Clothes Washers and Dryers

Dishwashers

Ranges and Ovens

Central Air Conditioning Equipment

Central Heating Equipment

February 1975

June 1975

August 1975

February 1976

March 1976

April 1976

Programs were established for consumer information and

for liaison with states active in the appliance labeling and

appliance efficiency regulating areas.

A Department of Commerce Energy Conservation Mark to be

shown on all labels used under the program was designed and is

being registered with the U.S. Patent Office.

A brochure describing the program was published and is

available to interested persons (Exhibit E)

.

3 . Room Air Conditioner Labeling Specification

Standards and literature related to room air conditioner

efficiency, sizing, and use were surveyed. A series of meetings

were held with representatives of consumer, merchandiser, and

manufacturer groups and with interested Federal agencies to

discuss problems related to room air conditioner labeling.

Assistance was also received from the NBS Technical Analysis

Division, which made several consumer surveys to evaluate the

effectiveness of various rating schemes, and from an outside

consultant who designed the various labels considered.

It was determined that the efficiency of room air

conditioners should be stated in terms of an Energy Efficiency

Ratio (EER) obtained by dividing the cooling capacity in Btu

per hour by the power requirement in Watts. It was also determined that correct room air conditioner sizing was important

to efficient operation, and that the wide variation in individual

use of these appliances made it impractical to attempt to

establish a typical annual operating cost for them. However,

information on a method for computing cost of operation was

included in a brochure. The problem of correct individual

selection of room air conditioners was found to be too complex

to describe on a label, and so was also discussed in the

brochure (Exhibit F)

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A proposed labeling specification for room air conditioners

was written and published for public comment in the Federal

Register January 31, 1974 (39 FR 3982) (Exhibit B) . Comments

were received from sixteen sources including representatives

of consumer, retailer, and manufacturer groups. The comments

were analyzed, the specification revised, and Voluntary Energy

Conservation Specification No. 1-74, for Room Air Conditioners,

was published and became effective May 1, 1974 (39 FR 15196)

(Exhibit C) . A copy of the analysis of comments is available

for public inspection at the Central Reference and Records

Inspection Facility.

The EER range values used on room air conditioner labels

are obtained from manufacturers through the Association of Home

Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and published in Appendix A of

the room air conditioner labeling specification. The values

are updated annually. The brochure (Exhibit F) referred to

on room air conditioner labels may be obtained by consumers

from NBS or from the GSA Consumer Information Center in Pueblo,

Colorado

.

Twenty-four manufacturers representing an estimated 951

of room air conditioner sales in the U.S. are participating in

the Energy Conservation Labeling Program (Exhibit G)

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4 . Refrigerator, Combination Refrigerator-Freezer, and

Freezer Labeling Specifications

Development of labeling specifications for refrigerators,

combination refrigerator-freezers, and freezers followed the

pattern set in development of the room air conditioner labeling

specification. A series of meetingswere held with consumer,

merchandiser, manufacturer and Federal agency representatives.

It was found that because all manufacturers of refrigerators,

combination refrigerator- freezers , and freezers do not belong

to any one trade association, performance data for all models

of these appliances are not available on a common basis.

Some available data suggested that a test of these

appliances at a 90°F ambient temperature and with no door

openings would produce an energy consumption approximately

equivalent to that produced in average home use. To check

the correlation, NBS purchased and tested five freezers and

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combination refrigerator- freezers under the suggested test

conditions and under simulated home use conditions. In addition,

the energy usage of twenty-four of these appliances was measured

in actual home use. The test results indicated that the energy

use relationship, with some adjustment, was sufficiently

accurate for use in the program.

It was determined that individual use of refrigerators,

combination refrigerator-freezers, and freezers did not vary so

greatly that it precluded use of typical monthly operating

costs on labels. In addition, results of an extensive survey

performed by a consulting organization indicated that the

public preferred labels showing energy consumption and monthly

cost of operation for these appliances.

Proposed specifications for labeling refrigerators,

combination refrigerator-freezers, and freezers were written

and nearly ready for publication for public comment by

September 30, 1974. However, one aspect of the specified test

method, concerning the effect of anti-sweat heaters on the

energy consumption ratings of combination refrigerator-freezers,

required further study. Publication of the specifications was

delayed until the problem had been resolved. The specifications

were published for public comment on December 31, 1974 (39 FR

45334) (Exhibit D) . Actual ranges of energy consumption and operating cost

for refrigerators, combination refrigerator-freezers, and

freezers were not available when the proposed specifications

were published. The ranges, which are expected to become

available in April 1975, will be published separately for

comment before the final labeling specifications are published.

A brochure on the selection and use of refrigerators,

combination refrigerator-freezers, and freezers is being prepared

and will be published when the final labeling specifications for

these appliances have been completed.

5 . Water Heater Labeling Specification

Standards and available literature related to water heater

use and efficiency were surveyed, and a series of meetings were

held with representatives of consumer, retailer, and manufacturer

groups to discuss water heater labeling problems.

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Because of the scarcity of easily available data on hot

water use in residences, a survey was made of 50 gas and 50

electrical utility companies to obtain data. Some useful

information was provided by the companies.

In development of the water heater labeling specification

there are problems associated with correct sizing and with the

fact that the use of different energy sources must be compared.

Also, the existing standard test methods for gas-fired and

electric water heaters are different, but are being revised

and brought into agreement by the appropriate standards writing

groups. It appears that the proposed labeling specification

for water heaters will be completed as scheduled in February 1975,

but actual efficiency ranges will not be available for publication

with the proposed specification.

6 . Other Technical Activities

The work of reviewing standards and literature and meeting

with interested groups is underway for clothes washers and

dryers, and for ranges and ovens. These are difficult appliances

to label because of differences in individual use patterns, the

difficulty of describing the "output" in an easily understandable

way, and the fact that they use a variety of fuels. Probable

label content has not yet been determined for these appliances.

To gain a better understanding of the actual use of

appliances in residences, the NBS Appliance Labeling Section is

cooperating with the NBS Center for Building Technology in an

instrumented survey of a small sample of homes in Twin Rivers,

New Jersey. The location was chosen in part because otherwise

identical residences having electric and gas/electric energy

sources have been built there.

7 . Informational and Educational Activity

The issuance of press releases intended for the general

and trade press was coordinated with the NBS Office of Information Activities. Press releases accompanied publication of

each proposed and final procedure and specification, and in

addition the program was covered in a Secretarial press conference on energy. Press coverage has been good, and photographs

of the final room air conditioner label appeared in many

newspapers, including one in Sweden.

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A program brochure (Exhibit E) and a room air conditioner

brochure (Exhibit F) were published and a total of more than

100,000 copies of them was distributed. Distribution channels

included the General Services Administration Consumer Information

Center, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Extension Service,

and Department of Commerce Field Offices. The room air conditioner brochure was translated into Spanish but has not yet

been printed in that edition. A draft brochure on water heaters

was prepared and is being further developed.

A slide-tape program primarily describing room air

conditioner labeling was prepared and will be distributed to

consumer groups through the USDA Extension Service during the

spring- summer sales period for these appliances. Slide-tape

presentations covering other appliances are planned.

Radio and television spot announcements to be broadcast on

a public service basis are in preparation.

8 . Government Liaison

A close relationship was maintained with the Council on

Environmental Quality and the Environmental Protection Agency,

as set forth in the Presidential directive authorizing the

program. Close working relationships were also developed with

the Federal Energy Administration, Office of Consumer Affairs,

Federal Trade Commission, and General Services Administration.

These agencies contributed significantly to the development

of the program.

State and local legislative and regulatory activity related

to appliance labeling and appliance efficiency was monitored.

To promote uniformity of appliance energy requirements, state

and local governments were encouraged to use and promote the

Department of Commerce program in lieu of developing their own

programs. As part of this effort, legislative and regulatory

proposals from eight jurisdictions were analyzed during the year.

Informational copies of program procedures and labeling

specifications were sent to all Governors and to the appropriate

energy official in each state. This information was also sent

to U.S. Senators and Representatives on energy related committees.

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9 . Program Evaluation

The first year of program operation was a period of

program and staff development. Manufacturer response to the

program was enthusiastic and the results of consumer surveys

indicated that the manufacturers’ use of the labels should

benefit consumers.

The room air conditioner labeling specification was not

developed quickly enough to be available at the time manufacture

of 1974 model room air conditioners started in late summer of

1973. A few manufacturers sent labels to retailers for use on

display models during the 1974 selling season. A significant

number of room air conditioners should have program labels

during the 1975 selling season, because an estimated 95% of

room air conditioners now being produced in the U.S. are being

labeled

A comparison of room air conditioner EER ranges being

prepared for publication in January 1975 with ranges established

in January 1974 indicates that the average EER of all available

115-volt room air conditioner window models increased 6.5

percent during the year. This may be in part a response by

manufacturers to the spirit of this energy conservation program.

Consumer response to the program, as indicated by the

remarks of consumer representatives at meetings, consumer

responses to published specifications, and requests for program

brochures, is clearly encouraging.

10 . Projected Activity

Program milestones for publication of proposed labeling

specifications are as indicated in Section 2 of this report.

In each case, publication of a final labeling specification is

expected about three to four months after publication of the

proposed labeling specification, depending on the availability

of efficiency range data.

For each final specification issued, the efficiency, energy

consumption, or cost of operation ranges published with it will

be updated annually.

It is planned to add television receivers to the list of

products included in the program.

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The President/ in his January 15/ 1975/ State of the

Union Message/ proposed that this program be made mandatory.

An administration bill/ S.594/ was subsequently submitted

to Congress to accomplish this purpose. Passage of this

bill could substantially strengthen the Appliance Labeling

Program.

In the same January 15/ 1975/ message/ the President

also called for the establishment of a Voluntary Appliance

Efficiency Program. This program/ which complements the

Appliance Labeling Program/ is being initiated by the Appliance

Labeling Section staff. The new program is based on manufacturers' voluntary efforts to reduce by an average of

twenty percent the energy usage of new appliances relative

to their output. This goal is to be achieved by 1980/ and

it is estimated that reaching the goal will result in the

saving of the energy equivalent of half a million barrels

of oil per day by 1985.

The results of the President's initiatives in the

appliance efficiency area will be discussed in the next report.

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EXHIBIT A

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

Reprinted from Federal Regi ster, Volume 38, Number 206~October 26, 1973

Title 15—COMMERCE AND

FOREIGN TRADE

SUBTITLE A—OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

OF COMMERCE

PART 9—PROCEDURES FOR A VOLUN- TARY LABELING PROGRAM FOR

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT TO EFFECT ENERGY CONSERVATION By notice published in the Federal

Register of June 5, 1973 (38 FR 14756)

,

the Department of Commerce announced

its intention of issuing its Procedures for a Voluntary Labeling Program for Major

Household Appliances to Effect Energy

Conservation. Proposed procedures were

published in the same Federal Register

notice, and interested parties were af- forded an opportunity to file written comments or suggestions.

Comments in response to the above

referenced publication of th^ proposed

procedures were received from thirty sources and were I’eviewed and analyzed

within the Department. A detailed analysis of the comments received has been

prepared, and a copy of this analysis is filed in the Central Reference and Records Inspection Facility, Room 7043, Commerce Building, 14th Street between

Constitution Avenue and E Street NW.,

Washington, D.C. 20230, and is available

for public inspection at that location. Most comments received recognized the need for a program to effect energy conservation in the use of household appli- ances and equipment and expressed their general willingness to support the pro- posed program. In cooperation with the

Council on Environmental Quality and

the Environmental Protection Agency,

appropriate modifications in the text of the proposed procedures have been

made based on the review and analysis of the comments received. Based on these

actions, the final procedures, as set forth

below, are hereby issued as Part 9 of

Title 15, Code of Federal Regulations.

Effective date. —These procedures shall become effective on October 26, 1973. Issued October 24, 1973. Betsy Ancker-Johnson,

Assistant Secretary for Science and Technology.

Sec.

9.0 Purpose.

9.1 Goal of program.

9.2 Definitions.

9.3 Appliances and equipment Included In program.

9.4. Development of voluntary energy conservation specifications.

9.5 Participation of manufactiurers.

9.6 Termination of participation.

9.7 Department of Commerce energy conservation mark.

9.8 Amendment or revision of voluntary energy conservation specifications.

9.9 Consumer education.

9.10 Coordination with State and local pro- grams.

9.11 Annual report. Aitthoritt.—

S

ec. 2, 31 Stat. 1449, as amended, sec. 1, 64 Stat. 371; 16 U.S.C. 272. Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1946, Part VI: Message from the President of the United

States Concerning Energy Resources, April 18, 1973 (119 Cong. Rec. H2886).

§ 9.0 Purpose.

The purpose of this part is to establish procedures relating to the Department’s

voluntary labeling program for household appliances and equipment to pro- mote and effect energy conservation.

§ 9.1 Goal of program.

(a) This program was initiated in re- sponse to the direction of President Nixon in his 1973 Energy Message that

the Dei>artment of Commerce in cooperation with the Council on Environmental Quality and the Environmental

Protection Agency develop a voluntary

labeling program which would apply to energy-consuming home appliances.

(b) The goal of this program is to en- courage manufacturers to provide consumers, at the point of sale, with in- formation on the energy consumption

and energy efQciency of household appli- ances and equipment. Such information,

presented in a uniform manner readily understandable to consumers, would be

displayed on Labels attached to or other- wise provided with the appliances or equipment. The Labels will include a sys- tem intended to miake it possible for con- sumers to compare by cost or otherwise the energy consumption and energy ef- ficiency characteristics when purchasing household appliances and equipment and

to select those that can effect savings in energy cbnsumption.

§ 9.2 Definitions.

(a) The tenn “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.

(b) The term “manufacturer” means

any person engaged in the manufacturing or assembling of new appliances or equipment or in the importing of such

products for resale.

(c) The term “energy consumption” means the energy resources used by appliances or equipment under conditions

of use approximating actual operating

conditions insofar -as practical as deter- mined through test procedures contained

or identified in a final Voluntary Energy

Conservation Specification published

imder § 9.4(e)

.

(d) The term “energy efficiency” means the energy use of appliances or equipment relative to their output of

services, as determined through test procedures contained or Identified in a final Voluntary Energy Conservation Specifi- cation published under § 9.4(e).

(e) The term “consumer” means the

first person who purchases a new appliance or item of equipment for purposes other than resale.

(f) The term “class of appliance or equipment” means a group of appliances

or equipment whose functions or fea- tures are similar, and whose functional output covers a range that may be of

interest to consumers.

(g) The term “Specification” means

a Voluntary Energy Conservation Specification developed under § 9.4. (h) The term “Label” means printed matter affixed to or otherwise provided

with appliances or equipment and meeting all the requirements called for In a Volimtary Energy Conservation Specifi- cation published under § 9.4(e). § 9.3 Appliances and equipment in- cluded in program. The appliances and equipment in- cluded in this program are room and

central air conditioners, household refrigerators, home freezers, clothes washers, dishwashers, clothes dryers, kitchen ranges and ovens, water heaters, and

comfort heating equipment. Additional

appliances and equipment may be in- cluded in the program by the Secretary

pursuant to rule making procedures as

set out in 5 U.S.C. 553. Individual units

of appliances and equipment manufactured for export are not included in this program.

§ 9.4 Development of voluntary energy

conservation specifications.

(a) The Secretary in cooperation with

appropriate Federal agencies and in co- operation with affected manufacturers,

distributors, retailers, consumers, environmentalists, and other interested

parties shall develop proposed Specifications for the specific classes of appliances

and equipment covered under § 9.3. (b) Each Specification shall as a minimum include:

(1) A description of the class of appliance or equipment covered by the

Specification, listing the distribution of energy efficiencies for that class of appliance or equipment.

(2) Listings or descriptions of test methods to be used in measuring the energy consumption and/or energy effi- ciency characteristics of the class of appliance or equipment.

(3) A prototype Label and directions for displaying the Label on or with appliances or equipment of that class. The

Label shall be prominent, readable, and

visible and shall include information

that will assist the consumer in comparing by cost or otherwise the energy consumption and/or energy efficiency
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characteristics of a particular appliance

or item of equipment with all others in

its class. The Label shall also include the Department of Commerce Energy Conservation Mark specified in § 9.7. (4) Conditions for the participation of manufacturers in the program.

(c) The test methods listed or described in the Specification pursuant to

§ 9.4(b) (ii) shall be those described in

existing nationally-recognized voluntary standards where such methods are appropriate. Where appropriate test methods do not so exist, they will be devel- oped by the Department of Commerce

in cooperation with interested parties.

(d) The Secretary upon development

of a proposed Specification shall publish in the Federal Register a notice

giving the complete text of the proposed

Specification, and any other pertinent

information, and inviting any Interested person to submit written comments on

the proposed Specification within 30 days after its publication in the Federal Register, unless another time limit

is provided by the Secretary. Interested persons wanting to express their views

in an informal hearing may do so if, within 15 days after the proposed Specification is published in the Federal Register, they request the Secretary

to hold a hearing. Such informal hearings shall be held so as to give all inter- ested persons opportunity for the ’oral presentation of data, views, or argu- ments in addition to the opportunity to make written submissions. Notice of such

hearings shall be published in the Federal Register. A transcript shall be kept

of any oral presentations.

(e) Tire Secretary, after consideration of all written and oral comments

and other materials received in accord- ance with paragraph (d) of this section, shall publish in the Federal Register

within 30 days after the final date for

receipt of comments, or as soon as practicable thereafter, a notice either;

(1) Giving the complete text of a

final Specification, including conditions

of use, and stating that any manufacturer of appliances or equipment in the

class concerned desiring voluntarily to use the LabeL and Energy Conservation

Mark with such appliances or equipment must advise the Department of Commerce: or

(2) Stating that the proposed Specifi- cation will be further developed before

final publication; or

(3) Withdrawing the proposed Specification from further consideration.

§ 9.5 Participation of manufacturers.

(a) Manufacturers desiring to participate in this program will so notify the Department of Commerce. The notifi- cation will identify the particular Specification to be used and the manufacturer’s model numbers for the products

to be labeled. The notification will also

state that the manufacturer will abide by all conditions contained in the Specification and will desist from using the Label and Energy Conservation Mark if requested by the Department of Commerce under the provisions of i 9.6. (b) The conditions for participation

will be set out in the Specification and

will include, but not be limited to, the

following

:

(1) Prior to the use of a Label the manufacturer will make or have made

the measurements to obtain the infor- mation required for inclusion on the Label and, if requested, will forward

within 30 days such measurement data

to the Department of Commerce. Such

measurement data will be kept on file by the manufacturer or his agent for two

years after that model of appliance or equipment is no longer manufactured

unless otherwise provided in the Specifi- cation. The use of independent test laboratories or national certification pro- grams available to any manufacturer is acceptable for the purposes of this program.

(2) The manufacturer ^11 describe the test results on the Label as prescribed

in the Specification.

(3) The manufacturer will display or arrange to display, in accordance with

the appropriate Specification, the Label on or with each individual unit of appli- ance or equipment within the subject

class and with the same brand name

manufactured by him except for imlts exported from the U.S. All models with

the same brand name that fall within the class must be included in the pro- gram unless they are for export only.

(4) The manufacturer agrees at his expense to comply with any reasonable

request of the Department of Commerce*

to have appliances or equipment manufactured by him tested to determine that

testing has been done according to the

relevant Specification.

(5) Manufacturers may reproduce

the Department of Commerce Labels and

Energy Conservation Mark in advertis- ing provided that the entire Label, complete with all information required to be displayed at the point of retail sale,

is shown legibly. § 9.6 Termination of participation.

(a) The Department of Commerce

upon finding that a mantifacturer Is not complying with the conditions of participation set out in these procedures or in

a Specification may terminate upon 30 days notice the manufacturer’s participation in the program; Provided, That

the manufacturer shall first be given an

opportunity to show cause why the participation should not be terminated. Upon receipt of a notice of termination.

a manufacturer may request within 30 days a hearing under the provisions of

5 U.S.C. 558.

(b) A manufacturer may at any time

terminate his participation and responsibilities imder this program with regard

to a specific class of products by giving written notice to the Secretary that he

has discontinued use of the Label and

Energy Conservation Mark for all appli- ances or equipment within that class.

§ 9.7 Department of Commerce energy

conservation mark. The Department of Commerce shall develop an Energy Conservation Mark

which shall be registered in the U.S. Patent Oflace under 15 U.S.C. 1054 for use on each Label described in a Specifi- cation.

§ 9.8 Amendment or revision of voluntary energy conservation specifications. The Secretary may' by order amend or

revise any Specification published under

§ 9.4. The procedure applicable to the establishment of a Specification under

§ 9.4 shall be followed in amending

or revising such Specification. Such

amendment or revision shall not apply

to appliances or equipment manufactured prior to the effective date of the amendment or revision.

§ 9.9 Consumer education. The Department of Commerce, in close cooperation and coordination with inter- ested Government agencies, appropriate

ind'ustry trade associations and industry

members, and interested consumers and

environmentalists shall carry out a pro- gram to educate consumers relative to the significance of the labeling program. Some elements of this program shall also be directed toward informing retailers and other interested groups about the program.

§ 9.10 Coordination with State and local programs. The Department of Commerce will es- tablish and maintain an active program

of commimication with appropriate state and local government offices and agencies and will furnish and make available information and assistance that will promote to the greatest practicable extent imiformity in state, local, and Federal programs for the labeling of house- hold appliances and equipment to effect energy conservation.

§ 9.11 Annual report. ’The Secretary will prepare an annual

report of activities under the program,

including an evaluation of the program and a list of participating manufacturers and classes of appliances and equipment.

[FR Doc.73-22882 Piled 10-25-73;8 :45 am]

FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 38, NO. 206—FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1973
EXHIBIT B

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

Reprinted from Federal Register, Volume 39, Number 22—January 31, 1974

Office of the Secretary

ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS

Voluntary Energy Conservation; Testing

and Labeling

Notice is hereby given that the Department of Commerce proposes to issue a Voluntary Energy Conservation Specification in accordance with § 9.4 of the Procedures for a Voluntary Labeling

Program for Household Appliances and

Equipment to Effect Energy Conservation, 15 CPR Part 9, The proposed Specification describes procedures for test- ing and labeling room air conditioners

in compliance with the above mentioned

procedures, and contains instructions for participation by manufacturers in the Voluntary Labeling Program with regard

to that product.

Interested persons are invited to participate in development of a final specification covering room air conditioners by

submitting written comments or suggestions in four copies to the Assistant Secretary for Science and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 3862,

Washington, D.C. 20230, on or before March 4, 1974. Interested persons desir- ing to express their views in an informal

hearing may do so if, on or before February 15, 1974, they submit a request to the Assistant Secretary for Science and

Technology that such a hearing be held. A public docket of correspondence and

transcripts of hearings will be available for examination by interested persons

at the Central Reference and Records

Inspection Facility of the Department of Commerce, Room 7043, Main Commerce

Building, 14th Street between E Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, D.C. 20230. Betsy Ancker-Johnson,

Assistant Secretary for Science and Technology.

The following is the proposed specification under consideration for room air conditioners

;

Voluntary Energy Conservation Specification No. 1-74, FOR Room Air

Conditioners

Sec.

1.0 Purpose.

2.0 Scope.

3.0 Definitions.

4.0 Product Testing and Bating.

6.0 Product Labeling.

6.0 Participation In Program.

7.0 Termination of Participation..

8.0 Amendment.

Appendix A—Range of KER Values.

1.0

Purpose. The purpose of this Specification is to establish procedures

for testing and labeling room air conditioners in compliance with Procediures

for a Voluntary Labeling Program for Household Appliances and Equipment to

Effect Energy Conservation (15 CPR

Part 9) find to define requirements for participation by manufacturers in the

Voluntary Labeling Program with regard

to that product class. 2.0 Scope. 2.1 This Specification

shall apply to the product class consist- ing of aU room air conditioners as defined in 3.4.

2.2

Room air conditioners covered by

this Specification shall be rated with

respect to the following energy use

characteristics

:

2.2.1 Electrical power requirement

as described in 4.3.1. 2.2.2 Coohng capacity as described in

4.3.2. 2.2.3 Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)

as described in 4.3.3. 2.3 The present range of Energy

Efficiency Ratios of all room air conditioners is as listed in Appendix A. This

appendix shall be updated and published

in the Federal Register on an annual

basis starting in January 1975. Copies of the updated appendix shall be provided

by the Secretary to any interested party

upon request.

3.0 Definitions. 3.1 The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.

3.2 The term “manufacturer” means

any person engaged in the manufacturing or assembling of room air conditioners or in the importing of such products for resale.

3.3 The term “Procedures” means

Procedures for a Volimtary Labeling

Program for Household Appliances and

Equipment to Effect Energy (Conservation, 15 CFR Part 9. 3.4 The term “room air conditioner” means an encased assembly designed as a imit primarily for mounting in a window or through a wall for the purpose of providing free delivery of conditioned

air to an enclosed space. It includes a

prime source of refrigeration and means

for circulating and cleaning air and may

include means for ventilating and heating.

3.5 The term “basic model” means

all room air conditioners having the identical compressor capacity, wattage and

amperage ratings, con configuration and

size, air fiow, and Btu per hour rating.

Versions of a basic model may differ in

details that do not affect perform- ance as measured by the methods described in 4.1. Acceptable variations include, but are not limited to, differences

in trim, color, mounting method, sales model number, and brand name.

3.6 The term, “cooling capacity

range” as used in this Specification means all inclusive Btu per hour values on a single line of the EER compari- son chart in Appendix A.

4.0 Product Testing and Rating. 4.1 Samples of room air conditioners shall be

tested by manufacturers or their agents

Tor cooling capacity and electrical power

requirement in accordance with the fol- lowing standards

:

4.1.1 American National Standard Z

234.1—1972, Room Air Conditioners, Sections 4, 5, 6.1 and 6.5. 4.1.2 ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) Standard 16-69,

Method of Testing for Rating Room Air

Conditioners.

4.2 Samples of room air conditioners

shall be tested by manufacturers or

their agents in accordance with the fol- lowing requirements

:

4.2.1 Unless otherwise required by the Secretary or his delegee, test results obtained in the testing of one version of a

basic model of room air conditioner may

be accepted as applicable to all versions of that basic model.

4.2.2 Sufficient units of each basic model of room air conditiondr, built under factory production conditions with

the equivalent of production tooling, shall be tested ax;cording to the methods

and conditions specified in 4.1 to provide a valid basis for determining ratings. Results of tests and calculations shall be retained as required under 6.4. 4.2.3 Manufacturers shall maintain

such quality control programs, to in- clude toting, as are necessary to in- sure that the performance of manufactured units is within the tolerances

specified in 4.4. The use of national certification programs that are open to all manufacturers and that pertain to the performance characteristics listed on the

label as a means for determining the performance level of room air conditioners is acceptable.

4.2.4 In addition to the testing re- quired under 4.2.2 and 4.2.3, when re- quested by the Secretary or his delegee, one or more units of any specified basic model or any specified version of a basic model, selected at random from among

recent production units, shall be tested according to the methods and conditions

specified in 4.1. The resulting test data

and rating calculations shall be pro- vided to the Secretary or his delegee

within 30 days of receipt by the manufacturer of such a request.

4.3

Ratings for use on labels of room

air conditioners shall be as follows:

4.3.1 Electrical power requirement

shall be expressed in watts and shall equal the numerical result of the electrical power test called for in 4.1 rounded

to the nearest 5 watts, or 10 watts for units over 1,400 watts.

4.3.2 Cooling capacity shall be ex- pressed in Btu per hour and shall equal

the numerical result of the cooling ca- pacity test called for in 4.1 rounded to the nearest 60 Btu per hour.

4.3.3 Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)

shall be expressed without units and

shall be equal to the measured cooling
capacity in Btu per hour divided by the

measured electrical power requirement

in watts, rounded to the nearest 0.1. 4.4 For room air conditioners tested under 4.2.3 or 4.2.4, the label designed

for each specific model shall be held to be in accordance with the requirements

of this Specification only if the ratings

based on the results of such tests fall within the following limits:

4.4.1 Tire value for electrical power

requirement shall not be greater than

108 percent of the value shown on the

label.

4.4.2 The value for cooling capacity

shall not be less than 95 percent of the

value shown on the label.

4.4.3 Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)

shall not be less than 95 percent of the

value shown on the label.

4.5 Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)

range values for use on room air conditioner labels shall be as follows:

4.5.1 Except under the conditions described in 4.5.3, the EER range values shown on a label shall be taken from the

appropriate voltage rating column of the

version of Appendix A current at the time the label is first used, and such

values shall be updated to reflect pertinent changes within 60 days of publication of subsequent revisions of Appendix A in the Federal Register,

4.5.2 The EER ranges indicated on

a label shall include the EER range for the cooling capacity range of the model

being labeled, the EER range for the

cooling capacity range one line lower, if any, and the EER range for the cooling

capacity range one line higher, if any.

4.5.3 Any manufacturer who pro- duces a new model room air conditioner

having an EER not within the EER

range for its cooling capacity range

shall, on the label for that model, ex- tend its indicated EER range to include the EER value for that model.

5.0

Product labeling. 5.1 The design

of labels for room air conditioners shall be as follows

:

5.1.1 Except as provided in 5.1.3, the

size, content, and design of labels shall be as indicated in Figure 1. No other

marks or information shall be placed

within the border of labels except in the

area specifically designated as being re- served for ratings, model numbers, or the

seal, logo, or other designation of the

certifier of rating accuracy.

5.1.2 When two or more models of room air conditioners having the same

brand name have identical ratings, more

than one model number may be shown

on the label. The length of the label may

be increased to accommodate such additional model number listings.

5.1.3 Camera-ready art suitable for printing the labels, but not including

numerical ratings, model numbers, or the

seal, logo, or other designation of the

certifying agency, shall be provided by

the Secretary to any interested party

upon request. Actual labels shall be ac- curate reproductions of this art. 5.1.4 Legible reproductions of entire

labels in any size may be used on packaging, display material, or in advertising.

but such use shall not be a substitute for the required labeling except as provided

in 5.1.5. 5.1.5 Larger adaptations of the de.sign

shown in Figure 1 may, if approved by

the Secretary or his delegee, be used as point-of-purchase displays in lieu of

labels affixed to individual air conditioner

units, but this practice shall apply only

under the conditions stated in 5.2.4.

5.2

Room air conditioners shall be

labeled by manufacturers as follows:

5.2.1 Labels shall be affixed to or hung

as a tag on the front or “room” side of each imit in a conspicuous location where they may be viewed clearly by

prospective purchasers. Labels are not

intended to be permanent and may be

affixed so as to be easily removed by a

purchaser.

5.2.2 Labels shall appear clearly dis- tinct from any other information supplied or displayed by the manufacturer

so that the Department of Commerce

Energy Conservation Mark on the label cannot reasonably be associated with

such other information.

5.2.3 If a given brand of room air conditioner is labeled, then all units of

all models of room air conditioners bearing the same brand name shall be

labeled, except that this requirement

shall not apply to units intended for ex- port or units manufactured and packaged prior to a manufacturer’s entry into

this program.

5.2.4 For individual room air conditioner units manufactui’ed and packaged prior to a manufacturer’s entry into

this program, manufacturers may distri- bute labels to retailers to be placed on

floor display models or other models

and/or may provide point-of-purchase

displays as described in 5.1.5, in lieu of individually labeling each unit as called for imder 5.2.3. Tire manufacturer as- sumes no responsibility for assuring in- dividual label attachment or point-ofpurchase displays at retail outlets under

terms of this section.

5.3

For room air conditioners listed by manufacturers in sales catalogs, the

listings shall be accompanied by the fol- lowing Information

:

5.3.1 The model number and rated

voltage, cooling capacity, power requirement, current, and EER as shown on the

label shall be stated for each model

listed. This Information may be provided

in the form of one or more tables.

5.3.2 The range of EERs for room air conditioners in the same cooling capacity ranges as the listed models shall be in- dicated by means of one or more tables. The EER ranges shown for each cooling

capacity range shall be determined by

the procedures described in 4.5. 5.3.3 Explanatory material concerning the meaning and importance of EER and referring to the U.S. Department of Commerce booklet, “Room Air Conditioner Efficiency”, and a re- production of the U.S. Department of Commerce Energy Conservation Mark

shall be shown in at least one location in close proximity to the room air conditioner listings.

6.0

Participation in program. 6.1 Manufacturers wishing to participate in

the Voluntary Labeling Program for Household Appliances and Equipment

with regard to room air conditioners shall notify the Secretary of their intent. Unless othei-wise niled by the Secretary,

approval for participation by any manufacturer is automatically granted upon

notification of the Secretary, provided

that the conditions for participation as

set forth in the Procedures and in this Specification are observed.

6.2

A manufacturer’s notice of participation shall includes the following

information:

6.2.1 A statement that the tests and

calculations called for under 4.0 will be

completed as required and that the

manufacturer certifies the accuracy, within the tolerances prescribed under

4.4. of ratings that will be listed on labels.

6.2.2 A listing of all room air conditioner models to be labeled including an

indication of the grouping of sales models

into basic models. All models of any single brand name must be included as

specified in 5.2.3. 6.2.3 The effective date of the manufactm-er’s entry into the program,

6.3 When a manufacturer’s listing of room air conditioner models to be labeled

as required under 6.2.2 is changed by the

addition or deletion of models or changes

in model designations, the manufacturer

shall notify tlie Secretary or his delegee

of such changes.

6.4 Manufacturers or their agents

shall maintain files of test results and

calculations on which ratings are based. Data relating to a given model shall be

preserved for a period of two years after production of that model has been ter- minated. and if requested shall be provided to the Secretary or his delegee

w'ithin 30 days.

7.0 Termination of participation. 7.1 A manufacturer may at any time ter- minate his participation and responsibilities under the program with respect

to room air conditioners of a given brand name by giving written notice to the

Secretary that he has discontinued use

of the labels on all room air conditioners

of that brand.

7.2 The Department of Commerce

upon finding that a manufacturer is not complying with the conditions for participation set forth in this Specification

and in the Procedures may terminate

upon 30 days notice the manufacturer’s

participation in the program: Provided,

that the manufacturer shall first be given an opportunity to show cause why the

participation should not be terminated.

7.3 Upon receipt of a notice of ter- mination a manufacturer may within 30 days request a hearing under the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 58.

8.0 Amendment. This Specification is subject to amendment as provided in Section 9.8 of the Procedures, except that Appendix A of the Specification may be updated and published in the Federal

Register annually as described in 2.3 without first publishing notice of the proposed change in the F’ederal Register.
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860 watts (electrical power) < 115 volts. 7.5 amps« EER=9.3«

’ Energy Efliciency Ratio (EER) is Btu per hour divided by watts IMPORTANT. . . for units with the same cooling

capacity, higher EER means; Lower energy consumption Lower cost to use! Table below represents EER range for available

7 .000-^9,999 Btu per hour, 115 volt room air conditioners. All EERs not available for every brand name.

6tu per hour Range EER Range •" 7.000 - 7.999 52- 9 2 f 8.000 - 8,999 5,8 - 9.9 "| 9.000-9.999 6.4 -11.5

(From EER CofTTparison Chart Number 1 . a EER range values are subject to change.) ASK YOUR DEALER or see the U S. Department

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cost for electricity, improve effective use, and for Other efficiency information.

Tested »n accordance with

This wordirsg optional if seal, logo or othar

designatiort of agancy

certifying rating values Includes wording of sanne meaning.

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of agency certifying rating values shall be placed in this area.

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* Sales model number or numbers

as reported under 6.2.2 or 6.3.

’ Rated cooling capacity as determined under 4,3.2. Rated electrical power

requirement as detarmirted under 4.3.1, Rated current. Rated voltage.

» Rated EER as determined

under 4.3.3,

, Appropriate cooling capacity

range as indicated to 4,5«

' EER range values as determined

under 4.6.

Chart number shown on version

of Appendix A from which EER

range values were taken.

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Cooling capacity ra B.t.u. per hour

Energy efificiency ratio range

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units

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EXHIBIT C

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

Reprinted from Federal Register, Volume 39, Number 85

Office of the SecrelaTy

ROOM Am CO^DlTiONERS

VoSuntary Energy Conservation; Testing

and Labeling

By notice published In the Pta>ER&L Register January 31, 19T4 (39 39*2)

.

the Department of Commerce an- nounced its intention of issuing a Voluntary £nergy Conservation Specification,

hereinafter referred to as “Specification,” for room air conditioneis in ac- cordance with the Proc^ures for a

Voluntary Labeling Program for Household Appliances and Equipment to Effect Energy Conservation, 15 CFR Part 9. A

proposed Specification for room air conditioners was publi^ed in the same Federal Register and interested imrties were

afforded an opportunity to fide written

comments and suggestions.

Comments in response to the above

referenced publicaticm of the proptsed

Specification were received from sixteen source! and were reviewed and analyzed

within the Department. A detailed analysis of the comments received has

been prepared. A copy of this analysis is filed in the Central Beferoaoe and

Records Inspection Facility, Room 7043,

Commerce Building, 14th Street between

Constitution Avenue and E Street NW.,

Washington, D.C. 20230, and is available

for public inspection at that location. Modifications based on the analysis of comments received have been made in the proposed Specification. Such modifications were also the result of coordination with the Council on Environmental

Quahty and the Environmental Protection Agency. Based on these actions the

final Specification for room air conditioners, as set forth below, is hereby is- sued as part of the Department of Commerce Voluntary Labeling Program for Household Appliances and Equipment to

Effect Energy Conservation.

Effective date. Specifications issued under the Department of Commerce’s

Voluntary Labeling Program for Household Appliances and Equipment to Effect Energy Conservation shall normally

become effective 30 days following the date of publication in the Federal

Register unless for good cause shown it is found that an earlier or later date is in the public interest and the reason for such finding is published.

It is hereby found that good cause has

been shown that an earlier effective date

of this Specification is in the public interest. This finding is based on the fact that room air conditioners are a seasonal item and the selling season is now at hand. An additional 30-day delay could

seriously impair the ability of those manufacturers desiring to voluntarily

participate in the program to label their units for the forthcoming season. Also,

in view of the current energy problem

and the importance of resolving such

problem at the earliest practicable date,

the need for an early start with regard

to this Specification for room air conditioners makes it essential that the effec- tive date be set as early as possible lest not merely an additional 30 days be lost but that a full year may not ^ lost in

light of the seasonal nature of this product.Furthermore, no burden would be

placed upon any manufacturer of room

air conditioners if an earlier effective date were set for a Specification on such

product since the program is voluntary

and, under the Department’s procedures,

manufacturers may elect to commence

their participation in this program upon

the effective date of the issuance of a

final Voluntary Energy Conservation

Specification or at any time thereafter. Accordingly, this Specification shall become effective on May 1, 1974. Issued: April 29, 1974. Betsy Ancker-Johnson,

Assistant Secretary for Science and Technology.

Voluntary Energy Conservation Specifica- tion No. 1-74, FOR Room Air Conditioners

Sec.

1.0 Purpose.

2.0 Scope.

3.0 Definitions.

4.0 Product testing and rating.

6.0 Product labeling.

6.0 Use of program information In retail sales catalogs or In advertising.

7.0 Participation in program.

8.0 Termination of participation,

9.0 Use of program information by other than manufacturers,

10.0

Amendment.

Figure 1 Figure 2 Appendix A—Cooling Capacity Ranges and

EER Ranges

1.0 Purpose. The purpose of this Voluntary Energy Conservation Specification, hereinafter referred to as “Specification,” is to establish procedures for

testing and labeling room air conditioners in compliance with the Procedures

for a Voluntary Labeling Program for Household Appliances and Equipment to Effect Energy Conservation (15 CFR

Part 9) and to define requirements for participation by manufacturers in the

Voluntary Labeling Program for Household Appliances and Equipment to Effect Energy Conservation with regard to that product class.

2.0 Scope. 2.1 This Specification

shall apply to the product class consist- ing of all room air conditioners as defined in 3.4.

2.2

Room air conditioners covered by

this Specification shall be rated with re-

, May 1, 1974

spect to the following energy use

characteristics

:

2.2.1 Electrical power requirement as described in 4.3.1. 2.2.2 Cooling capacity as described in

4.3.2. 2.2.3 Energy EflQciency Ratio (EER)

as described in 4.3.3. 2.3 The present range of EER’s of all known room air conditioners is as listed in Appendix A to this Specification. This

appendix shall be updated and published in the Federal Register on an annual basis starting in January 1975. Copies of this appendix or updated

versions of this appendix shall be provided by the Secretary of Commerce to any interested party upon request.

3.0

Definitions. 3.1 The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.

3.2 The term “manufacturer” means

any person engaged in the manufacturing or assembling of room air conditioners in the United States, or In the importing of such products for sale or resale, or any person whose brand or trademark

appears on such products who owns such

brand or trademark and has authorized

its use on such product, if the brand or trademark of the person actually manufacturing or assembling the product does not appear on the product.

3.3 The term “Procedures” means

Procedures for a Voluntary Labeling Pro- gram for Household Appliances and

Equipment to Effect Energy Conservation, 15 CFR Part 9. 3.4 The term “room air conditioner” means an encased assembly designed as a unit primarily for mounting in a window or through a wall for the purpose of providing delivery of conditioned air to an enclosed space. It includes a prime

source of refrigeration and means for

circulating and cleaning air and may

include means for ventilating and

heating.

3.5 The term “window model” means

either a room air conditioner designed

only for mounting in a window or a room

air conditioner designed for mounting

in a window or through a wall.

3.6 The term “through-wall model” means a room air conditioner designed

exclusively for mounting through a wall. Room air conditioners designed primarily

for mounting through a wall but which

also’ are suitable for mounting in a window are, for the purpose of this Specification, considered “window models” as defined in 3.5. 3.7 The term “basic model” means all room air conditioners actually manufactured or assembled by one manufacturer

and having the identical wattage and

amperage ratings, and Btu per hour rating. Derivatives of a basic model may

differ in details that do not affect per- formance as measured by the methods
described in 4.1. Acceptable differences

include, but are not limited to, variations

in trim, color, mounting method, sales model number, and bi:and name.

3.8 The term “retail sales catalog” means a catalog that contains a description of one or more models of room air conditioners, states the price of the model

or models described, and from which

consumers may make purchases by placing orders.

4.0

Product testing and rating. 4.1 Samples of room air conditioners shall be

tested by manufacturers or their agents

for cooling capacity and electrical power

requirement in accordance with the fol- lowing standards:

4.1.1 American National Standard

Z234. 1-1972, Room Air Conditioners, Sections 4, 5, 6.1, and 6.5. 4.1.2 American Society of Heating,

Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASERAE) Standard 16-69,

Method of Testing for Rating Room Air

Conditioners.

4.2 Samples of room air conditioners

shall be tested by manufacturers or their agents in accordance with the following

requirements

:

4.2.1 Unless otherwise required by the

Secretary, under 4.2.5, test results obtained in the testing of one derivative of a basic model of room air conditioner

may be accepted as applicable to all derivatives of that basic model.

4.2.2 Sufficient units of each basic model of room air conditioner, that are

representative of units to be produced,

shall be tested according to the methods

and conditions specified in 4.1 to provide a valid basis for determining ratings. Results of tests and calculations shall be re- tained as required xmder 7.4. 4.2.3 Models having dual ratings shall be separately tested at each design volt- age.

4.2.4 Manufacturers shall maintain

such quality control programs, to in- clude testing, as are necessary to Insure that the performance of manufactured

units is within the tolerances specified in 4.5. The use of national certification programs that are open to all manufactiu-ers and that pertain to the performance characteristics listed on the label as a means for verifying the performance

level of room air conditioners is acceptable. Results of tests and calculations shall be -retained as required under 7.4. 4.2.5 In addition to the testing re- quired under 4.2.2, 4.2.3, and 4.2.4, the

Secretary may request that one or more

units of any specified basic model or any

specified derivative of a basic model, se- lected at random from among recent pro- duction units, be tested by the manufacturer or his agent according to the methods and conditions soecified in 4.1. Such

testing shall be performed at the manufacturer’s expense and the resulting test data and calculations shall be provided

to the Secretary within 30 days of receipt

by the manufacturer of such a request.

TTris requirement does not preclude the Department of Commerce from testing or having tested at its own expense any

model or imit of room air conditioner.

4.3

Ratings for use on labels of room

air conditioners shall be as follows:

4.3.1

Electrical power requirement

shall be expressed in watts and shall be

based upon the result of the electrical power t^t called for in 4.1. 4.3.2 Cooling capacity shall be expressed in Btu per hour and shall be

based upon the result of the ccx^ing

capacity test called for in 4.1. 4.3.3 EER shall be expressed in Btu

per watt-hour and shall be equal to the

rated cooling capacity in Btu per hour

as determined in 4.3.2 divided by the rated electrical power requirement In watts as determined in 4.3.1, this quotient

then being rounded to the nearest 0.1. 4.3.4 For models having dual ratings,

both sets of ratings shall be used on the

label. 4.4 Cooling capacity ranges and

ranges for use on room air conditioner

labels shall be ae follows

:

4.4.1 The ranges shall be taken from

the versimi of Appendix A in effect at the time the labels are applied. However,

labels that are applied within a 90 day

period following revision of Appendix A

and showing previous EER ranges need

not be replaced with labels showing new EER ranges.

4.4.2 The ranges shown on a label shall be taken frcan the appropriate

column and line of Appendix A as de- termined by the rated cooling capacity,

voltage rating, and method of mounting

of the labeled model as defined in 3.5 or

3.0.4.4.3 For models having dual ratings,

only one EER range shall be shown on

the label. The highest cooling capacity

rating shall be used to select the correct

line in Appendix A for determining the

EER range shown on the label.

4.5 For specific models of room air conditioners tested under 4.2.4 or 4.2.5, the label shall be held to be in accord- ance with the requirements of this Specification only if the results of such tests

fall within the following limits:

4.5.1 The value for. electrical power

requirement shall not be greater than

110 percent of the value shown on the

label.

4.5.2 The value for cooling capacity

shall not be less than 95 percent of the

value shown on the label.

5.0

Product labeling. 5.1 The design

of labels for room air conditioners shall be as follows:

5.1.1 The content and design of

labels shall be as indicated In Figure 1 or Figure 2 at the end of this Specification. No marks or information other than that shown shall be placed within

the border of labels except the specifically designated ratings, ranges, model

numbers and names, and the seal, logo, or other designation of the certifier of rating accui’acy. Except as provided in

5.1.3, the size of labels and type sizes shall be as indicated in Figure 1 or Figure 2 or a proportional enlargement

of the label size and type sizes indicated

in Figure 1 or Figure 2. 5.1.2 For models having dual ratings,

numerical values relevant to the highest

design voltage shall be shown first as

for example: 230/208 volts, 6.0/6. 5 amperes, 10,400/10,200 Btu per hour, 1,310/

1,300 watts, EER=7.9/7.8.

5.1.3 When two or more models of room air conditioners having the same &and name have identical ratings, more

than one model number may be shown

on the label. The size of the label may

be increased to accommodate such additional model number listing,s. 5.1.4 Labels shall be printed on a

light color stock with a dark, contra^lng

color of ink. Preferred colors are white

stock, center of Department of Commerce Energy Conservation Mark Pantone Orange 151, and all other printing Pantone Reflex Blue.

5.1.5 Camera-ready art suitable for printing the labels, but not Including

numerical ratings, model numbers, or the

seal, logo, or other designation of the

certifying agency, shall be provided by

the Secretary to any manufacturer upon

request. Actual labels shall be accurate

reproductions of this art.

5.2

Room air conditioners shall be

labeled by manufacturers as follows:

5.2.1 Labels shall be afl&xed to or hung

as a tag on the front or “room” side of each unit in a conspicuous location. However, if the design of the front or “room”

side of a model is such as to make fixing of labels thereto impractical, labels may

be affixed on the top of units of such a

model, in a position adjacent to the front. LAoels are not intended to be permanent

and may be affixed so as to be easily re- moved by a purchaser.

5.2.2 Labels shall appear clearly dis- tinct from any other information supplied or displayed by the manufacturer

so that the Department of CkHnmerce

Energy Conservation Mark on the label cannot reasonably be associated with

such other information.

5.2.3 If any model of a given brand of room air conditioner is labeled, then

every unit of every window model of that brand shall be labeled. If any throughwall model of a given brand is labeled,

then every unit of every model of that brand, including window models, shaU be

labeled. However, these requirements

shall not apply to units Intended for export or units manufactured prior to the manufacturer’s entry into the program.

5.2.4 For individual room air conditioner units manufactured and packaged

prior to a manufacturer’s entry into this program, manufacturers are encouraged

to affix or hang appropriate labels, dis- tribute appropriate lathis to retailers to be attached to floor display models or other models, or provide point-of-purchase displays as described in 6.4. The

manufacturer need not assume responsibility for assuring individual label at- tachment or use of point-of-purchase

displays at retail outlets.

6.0

Use of program information in retail sales catalogs or in advertising.

6.1

For each labeled model of ix>om air conditioner listed in a retail sales catalog, the listing shall contain either a legible

reproduction of the appropriate label for that model, or a listing of the model

number, the Btu per hour, watts, EER,

volts, and amperes ratings for that model, and the appropriate cooling capacity and EER ranges for that model.

The required information for one or more

models may be presented in the form of a table.

6.2

For each labeled model of room

air conditioner listed in a retail sales catalog, the cooling capacity range and
EER range shown in the catalog shall be

determined as follows

:

6.2.1 The ranges shall be taken from

the version of Appendix A in effect 90 days before the press date of the catalog

or from a later version of Appendix A if it can be utilized before the press date of such catalog.

6.2.2. The ranges shall be taken from

the appropriate colunm and line of Appendix A as determined by the rated

cooling capacity, voltage rating, and

method of mounting of the listed model

as denned in 3.5 or 3.6. 6.2.3 For models having dual ratings, the highest cooling capacity rating shall be used to determine the EER range shown in the catalog.

6.3 When labeled models of room air conditioners are listed in retail sales catalogs, the catalog section in which the models are listed shall contain an ex- planation of the significance of EER and

a reproduction of the Department of Commerce Energy Conservation Mark.

The EER explanation may be similar to that shown on the labels in Figures 1 and

2. 6.4 Legible reproductions of entire

labels in any size may be used on packaging or in point-of-purchase displays or

In other advertising applications, but

such use shall not be a substitute for required labeling.

6.5 For a given model of room air conditioner, when the EER rating as de- termined in 4.3.3 exceeds the upper limit of the then-current EER range as deter- mined in 4.4 for labels or 6.2 for catalog

listings, manufacturers are encburaged

to utilize this information in their advertising of that model.

6.6 Manufacturers are encouraged to

distribute to retailers or to consumers program information provided by the Department of Commerce, such as NBS

Publication LC 1053 which is referred to on room air conditioner labels.

7.0

Participation in program. 7.1 Manufacturers wishing to participate in the Voluntary Labeling Program for Household Appliances and Equipment to Effect Energy Conservation with regard

to room air conditioners shall notify the Department of Commerce of their intent. Communications conveying such intent

should be addressed to the Assistant

Secretary for Science and Technology,

U.S. Department of Commerce, Room

3862, Washington,. D.C. 20230. Unless

otherwise ruled by the Secretary, approval for participation by any manufacturer is automatically granted upon

this notification to the Department, pro- vided that the conditions for participa- tion as set forth in the Procedures and

in this Specification are observed.

7.2 A manufacturer’s notice of participation shall include the following in- formation:

7.2.1 A statement that the tests and

calculations called for under 4.0 will be

completed as required and that the manufacturer certifies the accuracy, within

the tolerances prescribed under 4.5, of ratings that will be listed on labels.

7.2.2 A listing of all room air conditioner models to be labeled including an

indication of the grouping of sales models

into basic models. All appropriate models,

as defined in 5.2.3, of any single brand name shall be included.

7.2.3 A statement that the manufacturer will desist from using the labels and Department of Commerce Energy

Conservation Mark if the manufacturer’s participation in the program is ter- minated by the Department of Commerce under the provisions of 8.2. 7.2.4 The effective date of the manufacturer’s entry into the program.

7.3 When a manufacturer’s listing of room air conditioner models to be la- beled as required under 7.2.2 is changed

by the addition or deletion of models or changes in model designations or ratings, or by termination of the manufacturer’s participation in the program with

respect to room air conditioners of a

given brand name and mounting method

group as defined in 5.2.3, the manufacturer or his agent shall notify the Secretary within 30 days of such changes.

7.4 Manufacturers or their agents

shall maintain files of test results and

calculations on which ratings are based

and files of test results and calculations used to verify that the performance of manufactured units is within the toler- ances specified in 4.5. Data relating to a

given model shall be preserved for a period of two years after production of that model has been terminated, and if re- quested shall be provided to the Secretary within 30 days.

7.5 Manufacturers or their agents

shall transmit required information to the Secretary in concise and readily understandable form. For this purpose copies of appropriate lists and reports used

for other purposes, as for example re- ports submitted by a manufacturer to the sponsor of a nationally recognized

certification program, or reports sub- mitted by an independent testing lab- oratory to such a sponsor or a manufacturer, shall be acceptable.

8.0

Termination of participation.

8.1

A manufactiurer may at any time

terminate his participation and responsibilities under the program with respect

to room air conditioners of a given

brand name and mounting method group

as defined in 5.2.3 by giving written notice to the Secretary that he will dis- continue or has discontinued use of the

labels on all room air conditioners of that brand and group. Such notice shall

state the effective date of the manufacturer’s termination of participation.

8.2 The Department of Cc«nmerce

upon finding that a manufacturer is not complying with the conditions for participation set forth in this Specification

and in the Procedures may terminate

upon 30 days notice the manufacturer’s

participation in the program: Provided,

that the manufacturer shall first be

given an opportunity to show cause why

the participation should not be terminated.

8.3 Upon receipt of a notice of termination a manufacturer may within 30 days request a hearing under the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 558.

9.0 Use of program information hy

other than manufacturers. 9.1 Retail

sales organizations that are not manufacturers as defined in 3.2, that sell room

air conditioners labeled under this pro- gram and have received appropriate and

accurate program information from

manufacturers or the Secretary, are specifically encouraged to utilize program

information in their sales efforts in the mamier prescribed in 9,2.

9.2 Appropriate activities for nonmanufacturers include the following:

9.2.1 Use of room air conditioner ratings, cooling capacity and EER ranges, explanations of the significance of EER’s,

and reproductions of the U.S. Department of Commerce Energy Conservation

Mark, under the guidelines described in

6.1, 6.2, and 6.3, in retail sales catalogs.

9.2.2 Affixing of labels or appropriate

use of point-of-purchase displays, pro- vided by manufacturers under 5.2.4, in

sales areas.

9.2.3 Use of reproductions of labels, in the manner described in 6.4, in advertising. 9.2.4 Advertising of Instances where

the rated EER of a given model of room

air conditioner exceeds the upper limit of the then-current EER range for models in its cooling capacity range, as described under 6.5. 9.2.5 Distribution of program infor- mation provided by the Department of Commerce, such as NBS Publication LC

1053 which is referred to on the room air

conditicttier labels. Program informaticm

may be obtained from the National Bureau of Standards, 411.00, Washington,

D.C. 20234.

10.0 Amendment. This Specification

is subject to amendment as provided in section 9.8 of the Procedures, except that Appendix A of this Specification^ may be

updated and published in the Federal

Register annually as described in 2.3 without first publishing notice of the proposed change in the Federal Register.
TYPE STYLE GUIDE

(Use type styles specified below or equivalent)

Type styles 1871 and 24-264 are from the Varltyper

Headliner. Everything else is UNIVERSE type

from the IBM Selectric Composer. M=Medium,

MC=Medium Condensed,

BC=Bold Condensed.U 3-3/4"

llpt BC

1871 -

llpt MC

24-264

8pt M

llpt MC/BC •

llpt

m

If)

llpt MC/BC

lIptMC

8pt M

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energy guide ^

ASDF Corp. Model 5S08A10'

8,000 Btu per hour-

(cooling capacity) '115 volts 860 watts 7.5 amperes

EER=9.3

Energy Efficiency Ratio expressed in Btu per watt-hour IMPORTANT. . . for units with the same cooling

capacity, higher EER means: Lower energy consumption

Lower cost to use!

For available 7,500 to 8,500 Btu per hour 115 volt' window models the EER range is EER 5.4 to EER 9.9 For information on cost of operation and' selection

of correct cooling capacity, ask your dealer for NBS

Publication LC 1053 or write to National Bureau of

. Standards, 41 1.00, Washington, D.C. 20234

This wording optional if seal, logo or other

designation of manufacturer

or agency certifying rating values includes wording of same meaning.

Seal, logo or other designation

of manufacturer or agency

certifying rating values shall be placed in this area.

Manufacturer's narrte.

Sales rrvodel number.

Rated cooling capacity as determined under 4.3.2. Rated volts and amperes. Rated electrical power require- ment as determined urtder 4.3.1, Rated EER as determined under

4.3.3,

Cooling capacity range as determined under 4.4. - Rated voltage.

For models designed exclusively for mounting through a wall, use

the term "through-wall models," For all other models, use the term "window models."" Reference 4.4,2. EER range as determined under

4.4,

U.S, Depar«ment.of Commerce

Energy Conservation Mark,

FfGURE 1
4) >
VOLUNTABY ENERGY CONSERVATION SPECIFICATION l-jh , FOR ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS

APPENDIX A: COOLING CAPACITY RANGES AND EER RANGES FOR USE ON LABELS AND IN CATALOGS

RATED COOLING- CAPACITY

OF MODEL TO BE LABELED

OR LISTED IN CATALOG,

3tu PER HOUR

COOLING CAPACITY RANGE

FOR USE ON LABEL OR IN CATALOG, Btu PER HOUR

EER RANGE FOR USE ON LABEL OR IN CATALOG , Btu JER WATT-HOUR VINDOW MODELS * THROUGH-WALL MODELS **

115 VOLT MODELS HIGHER VOLTAGE

MODELS

115 VOLT MODELS

HIGHER VOLTAGE

MODELS

UP TO 1* ,799 UP TO 5,000 5.1 to 8.7 h,800 to 5,199 4,500 to 5,500 5.1 to 8.8 - - -

5,200 to 5,799 5,000 to 6,000 5.1 to 8,8 - 6.0 to 6,5 5.4 to 6.1 5,800 to 6,199 5,500 to 6,500 5/6 to 8.8 - 6.0 to 7,6 5.4 to 6.1 6,200 to 6,799 6,000 to 7,000 5.6 to 10.5 - 6.0 to 7.6 5.4 to 6.1 6,800 to 7,199 6.500 to 7.500 5.2 to 10.5 - 5,4 to 7.6 _ 7,200 to 7,799 7,000 to 8,000 5.2 to 9.3 - 5.4 to 6.0 6,2 to 6.3 7,800 to 8,199 7,500 to 8,500 5.4 to 9.9 5.6 to 6,5 5.4 to 6.4 5.6 to 6,3

8,200 to 8,799 8,000 to 9,000 5.8 to 10.5 4.9 to 7.0 6.0 to 6.7 4.9 to 7.8 8,800 to 9,199 8,500 to 9,500 6.2 to 11.0 4-,8 to T.O 6.2 to 6.9 4.8 to 8.0 9,200 to 9,799 9,000 to 10,000 6.5 to 11.5 4.8 to 7.1 6,4 to 7.3 4.8 to 8.0 9,800 to 10,199 9.506 to 10,500 6.5 to 12.0 5.2 to 7.9 6,9 to 12.0 4.9 to 6-3 10,200 to 10,799 10,000 to 11,000 6.2 to 12.0 5.0 to 8,0 6.2 to 12.0 5.5 to 6.3 10,800 to 11,199 10,500 to 11,500 6.2 to 8.5 5.0 to 8.0 6.2 to 6.2 5,2 to 6.6 11,200 to 11,799 11,000 to 12,000 8.0 to 8.9 4.7 to 7.0 - 4.7 to 7.5 11,800 to 12,199 11,500 to 12,500 8 .3 to 9.4 4.7 to 7.9 - 4.7 to 7.5 12,200 to 12,799 12,000 to 13,000 8.7 to 9.6 4.8 to 8.3 - 4.7 to 7.'5 12,800 to 13,199 12,500 to 13,500 9.4 to 9.8 5.5 to 8.5 - 4.4 to 5.7 13,200 to 13,799 13,000 to i4,ooo 9.4 to 10.2 5.0 to 8.5 10,2 to 10.2 4.4 to 5.7 13,800 to lh ,199 13,500 to 14,500 9.8 to 10,3 5.0 to 7.5 10,2 to 10.2 4.4 to 5.7 lh ,200 to 1^,799 14,000 to 15,000 10.1 to 10.3 5.1 to 8,0 10,2 to 10.2 4 .8 to 6.7

lh ,800 to 15,199 14,500 to 15,500 - 5.2 to 8.0 - 4 .8 to 6.7 15,200 to 15,799 15,000 to 16,000 - 5.2 to 8.4 - 4.8 to 6.7 15,800 to 16,1*99 15.500 to 16.800 5.5 to 8.5 - - 16,500 to 17 , 1*99 16,200 to 17,800 - 5.8 to 8.5 - 6.3 to 7.6 17,500 to 18,1*99 17,200 to 18,800 - 5,8 to 9.2 - 6.5 to 8.0 18,500 to 19,1*99 18,200 to 19,800 - 6.0 to 9.3 - - 19,500 to 20 , 1*99 19,200 to 20,800 - 5.7 to 7.2 - 6.3 to 6.3 20,500 to 21 , 1*99 20,200 to 21,800 - 6.3 to 8.1 - 6.7 to 6.7 21,500 to 22 , 1*99 21,200 to 22,800 - 5.8 to 8.1 - 22,500 to 2l*,l*99 22,000 to 25,000 - 5.8 to 8.0 6.5 to 6.8

- 2h ,500 to 26,1*99 24,000 to 27,000 - 5:9 to 7.6 6.7 to 7.0 26,500 to 28 , 1*99 26,000 to 29,000 - 5.9 to 7.8 - 6.7 to 7.0 28,500 to 30,499 28,000 to 31,000 - 6.0 to 7.8

30,500 to 33,499 30,000 to 34,500 - 6.0 to 7.1 - - 33,500 to 36,000 32,500 to 36,000 “ 6.2 to 7.1 - “

From data supplied Ly the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

Includes only units operating on 60 hertz electrical service.

* Includes EER ratings of all window models as defined in 3 . 5 * ** Includes EER ratings of all through-wall models as defined in 3.6 plus EER ratings of window models

suitable for mounting through a wall.[FR Doc.74-10065 FUed 4-29-74;3:27 pm]
E’aHIBIT d

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

Reprinted from Federal Register, Volume 39, Number 252— Tuesday, December 31, 1974

(Pages 45334-45347)

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Office of the Secretary

REFRIGERATORS. REFRIGERATORFREEIERS AND FREEZERS

Voluntary Labeling Program for Household

Appliances and Equipment to Effect En- ergy Conservation

Notice is hereby given that the Department of Commerce proposes to is- sue separate Voluntary Energy Conservation SF>ecifications for refrigerators,

combination refrigerator-freezers, and

freezers in accordance with section 9.4 of the Procedures for a Voluntary Labeling

Program for Household Apphances and

Equipment to Effect Energy Conservation, 15 CFR Part 9. The proposed specifications describe procediires for testing

and labeling these products in compli- ance with the above m«itioned procedures, and contain instructions for participation by manufacturers in the vol- tmtary labeling program with regard to these products.

Poir each of the following three specifi- cations it is intended that Appendix A to that specification shall contain values for the ranges of energy consumption and

cost of operation for all mod^ of the

subject appliance now on the market. Such infonnalion is being obtained but

is not yet available. Therefore, the energy consumption and cost of operation range values contained in the AH>endices of these proposed specifications are

hypothetical and are used for the purpose of example only. The final versions

of these specifications will not be Issued

until actual energy consumption and

cost of operation range values have been

obtained and published for public comment.

Interested persons are invited to participate in deyelopment of final specifications covering refrigerators, combination refrigerator-freezers, and freezers by submitting written comments or suggestions in four copies to the Assist- ant Secretary for Science and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce,

Room 3862, Washington, D.C. 20230, on

or before February 14, 1975. Interested person^ desiring to express their views in an informal hearing may do so if, on or before January 15, 1975, they submit a

request to the Assistant Secretary for Science and Technology that such a hearing be held. A public docket of correspondence and

transcripts of hearings will be available

for examination by interested persons at the Central Reference and Records Inspection Pacihty of the Department of Commerce, Room 7043, Main Commerce

Building, 14th Street between E Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, D.C. 2023« Decembex 24, 1974. Betsy Ancker-Johnson,

Assistant Secretary for Science arul Techn&loffy.

The following are the proposed siseci- fications under consideration*for refrigerators, combination refrigerator-freezers, and freezers. Voluntary Energy Conservation Si“ec- IFKATION No. 2-T5, FOR REFRIGERATORS

Sec.

1.0 Purpose. 2A Scope.

3J) I>e&Biti(ms.

4.0 Product testing and raUag.

5.0 Product labeling.

6.0 Use of program Information by manufacturers in retail sales catalogs or In

advertising.

7.0 Participation in program.

8.0 Termination of participation.

9.0 Use of program information by other than manufacturers.

10.0

Amendment.

Figures 1 and 2—Refrigerator iabel. Appendix A—Total refrigerated volume, energy consumption, and cost of operation

ranges.

1.0 Purpose. The purpose of this Vol- untary Energy Conservation Specification, hereinafter referred to as “Specification,” is to establish procedures for

testing and labeling refrigerators in compliance with the Procedures for a Vol- untary Labeling Program for Household

Appliances and Equipment to Effect Energy Conservation (15 CFR Part 9) and

to define requirements for participation,

by manufacturers in the Voluntary

Labeling Program for Household Apphances and Equipment to Effect Energy

Conservation with regard to that product class.
NOTICES 1 T

2.0 Scope. 2.1. This Specification shall apply to the product class consisting of

all refrigerators as defined in 3.4.

2.2.

Refrigerators covered by this Specification shall be rated with respect

to the following characteristics

:

2.2.1 Total refrigerated volumfe as described in 4.3.1. 2.2.2 Energy consumption as described in 4.3.2. 2.2.3 Cost of operation as described

in 4.3.3. 2.2. Values for energy consumption

and cost of operation ranges for all re- frigerators for which data are available are contained in Appendix A to this Specification. This appendix shall be updated and published in the Federal Register on an annual basis starting in February 1976. Copies of this appendix or updated versions thereof §hall be pro- vided by the Secretary to any interested party upon request.

3.0 Definitions. 3.1. The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.

3.2. The term “manufacturer” means

any person engaged in the manufacturing or assembling- of refrigerators in the United States, or in the importing of such

products for sale or resale, or any person whose brand or trademark appears on

such products who owns such brand or trademark and has authorized its use on such product, if the brand or trade- mark of the person actually manufactiiring or assembling the product does not appear on the product.

3.3. The terra “Procedures” means

Procedures for a Voluntary Labeling

Program for Household Appliances and

Equipment tc Effect Energy Conservation (15 CFR Part 9)

.

3.4. The term “refrigerator” means a

cabinet designed for the refrigerated

storage of food at temperatures above

32 ‘P, and having a source of refrigera- tion driven by an electric motor. It may

include a compartment for the freezing

and storage of ice and for short term

storage of food at temperatures below

32 °F, but does not provide a separate

low temperature compartment designed

for the freezing of and the long term

storage of food at temperatures below

8°F. It has only one exterior door, but

it may have interior doors on compartments.

3.5. The term “basic model group” means all refrigerators actually manufactured or assembled by one manufacturer having the same rated total re- frigerated volume and rated energy consumption. A basic model group may contain one or more members. Members of a basic model group may differ in details that do not affect total refrigerated

volume or energy consumption as de- termined by the methods descrlbefi in

4.1.

Acceptable differences include, but

are not limited to, variations in trim,

color, sales model number, or brand name.

3.6. The term “defrost system” means

the components and/or procedures by

which frost is removed frwn refrigerated

surfaces.

3.7. The term “manual defrost” means

a defrost system in which the defrosting

action for all refrigerated surfaces is initiated manually.

3.8. The term “total refrigerated vol- ume” means the total volume of all re- frigerated compartments as measured

and calculated in accordance with 4.1.1 and referred to in the standard refer- enced in 4.1.1 as “net refrigerated volume.”

3.9. The term “cost of operation” means the approximate cost of the electric energy used in a month and is as determined in 4.3.3. It does not include such costs as repairs and depreciation.^

3.10. The term “retail sales catalog” means a catalog that contains a description of one or more models, of refrigerators, states the price of the model or models described, and from which con- sumers may make purchases by placing

orders.

4.0.

Product testing and rating. 4.1. Samples of refrigerators shall be tested by manufacturers or their agents in ac- cordance with the following standards:

4.1.1. American National Standard

338.1-1970, Section 3.2, for computation

of total refrigerated volume.

4.1.2. Association of Home Appliance

Manufacturers Standard HRF-2-ECPT1974 for measurement of energy consumption.

4.2. Samples of refrigerators shall be

tested by manufacturers or their agents

in accordance with the following re- quirements:

4.2.1. Unless otherwise required by the

Secretary under 4.2.4, test results obtained in the testing of one meipber of a basic model group may be accepted as applicable to all members of that basic model group.

4.2.2. Sufficient units from each basic model group, that are representative of units to be produced, shall be tested ac- cording to the methods and procedures

specified in 4.1 to provide a valid basis for determiriing ratings. Results of tests and calculations shall be retained as re- quired under 7.4.

4.2.3. Manufacturers shall maintain

such quality control programs, to Include

testing, as are necessary to Insure that

the performance of manufactured units

is within the tolerances specified in 4.5. The use of national certification pro- grams that are open to all manufacturers

and that pertain to the performance

characteristics listed on the label as a means for verifying the performance

level is acceptable. Results of tests and

calculations shall be retained as required

imder 7.4. 4.2.4. In addition to the testing re- quired under 4.2.2 and 4.2.3, the Secretary may upon acquisition of adequate

evidence of possible mislabeling request that one or more imlts of any specified

model selected at random from among

recent production units, be tested by the manufacturer or his agent according to the methods and conditions specified in

4.1.

Such testing shall be performed at the manufacturer’s expense and the fesffitlng test data and calculations shall

be provided to the Secretary within 60 days of receipt by the manufacturer of such a request. This requirement does not preclude the Department of Commerce from testing or having tested at

its own expense any refrigerator.

4.3. Ratings of refrigerators shall be

as follows:

4.3.1. Total refrigerated volume shall be expressed in cubic feet and shall be based on the result of the measurement and computation called for in 4.1.1. 4.3.2. Energy consumption shall be ex- pressed in' Kilowatt-hours per month and

shall be based on the result of the energy consumption test called for in 4.1.2, which provides a rating expressed in Kilowatt-hours per 24 hours, multiplied

by 30 days per month and rounded to the nearest Kilowatt-hour per month.

4.3.3. Cost of operation shall be ex- pressed in dollars per month and shaU

equal the rated energy consumption in Kilowatt-hours per month multiplied by

electric rates of 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 cents per Kilowatt-hour, these costs each

rounded to the nearest one-tenth dollar per month.

4.4. Ranges of total refrigerated vol- ume, energy consumption, and cost of operation for use on labels shall be as follows

:

4.4.1. Ranges shall be taken from the

version of Appendix A in effect at the time the labels are applied, except that

labels applied within a 90-day period

following a revision of Appendix A need

not be replaced with labels showing the new ranges.

4.4.2. The total refrigerated volume

range shown on a label shall be taken from the appropriate line of Appendix

A as determined by the rated total refrig- erated volume of the model to be labeled. For example, if the model to be labeled has a rated total refrigerated volume of

12 cubic feet, the total refrigerated vol- ume range used on the label for that

m.odel shall be 10 to 13 cubic feet.

4.4.3. The energy consumption and cost of operation ranges shown on a label shall be taken from the appropriate line of Appendix A as determined by the total refrigerated volume of the model to be

labeled. , 4.5. All members of a basic model group

shall be held to be improperly rated and

labeled if two units of that group are

tested under 4.2.3 or 4.2.4 and the results of such tests on both units fall outside the following limits

:

4.5.1. The value for total refrigerated

volume shall not be less than 98.5 per- cent of the value shown on the label.

4.5.2. The value for energy consumption shall not be greater than 110 per- cent of the value shown- on the label.

4.5.3. The values for cost of operation

shall be accurate to the nearest onetenth dollar per month.

5.0. Product labeling. 5.1, The design

of labels shall be as follows:

5.1.1. The design of labels shall be as shown in Figures 1 and 2 at the end of

this Specification. Except as provided in

5.1.2 and 5.1.3, no marks or information

other than that Indicated in Figures 1

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and 2 shall be placed within the border

of the label and the size of labels and

sizes of type shall be as shown in Flgiires

1 and 2 or a proportional enlargement

of the sizes indicate.

5.1.2. Minor variations in the appear- ance of labels, that may be required for computerized printing techniques, may

be requested by application to the Assistant Secretary for Science and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce,

Room 3862, Washington, D.C. 20230. Such variations shall be limited to changes in the type style or type size used to indicate values of ratings or ranges, model numbers, or other label elements that change from model to model. Applications for change shall include an example of the proposed

change.

5.1.3. When two or more models having the same brand name have identical

ratings, more than one model number

may be shown on the label. The size of the label may be increased to accom- mo(^te such additional model number

listings.

5.1.4. Labels shall be printed on both

sides of white stock. The areas so indi- cated in Figures 1 and 2 shall be printed

in Pantone Super Warm Red. The seal or logotype of the certifying agency shall be printed in any legible color or colors. All other printing shall be in black.

5.1.5. Camera-ready art' suitable for printing the labels, but not "including

numercial ratings, model numbers, or the

seal, logo, or other designation of the

certifying agency, shall be provided by

the Secretary to any manufacturer upon

request. Actual labels shall be accurate

reproductions of this art.

5.2.

Refrigerators shall be labeled as

follows;

5.2.1. Labels shall be folded as indi- cated in Figure 1 and hung as a tag on

ttie front of a shelf in the refrigerator

compartment or from the inside of the

refrigerator compartment door at a

height from the floor of four feet or as

close to four feet as is practicable.

5.2.2. Labe^ shall awDear clearly dis- tinct from any other information supplied or displayed by the manufacturer

so that the Department of Commerce

Energy Conservation Mark on the label cannot reasonably be associated with

such other information.

5.2.3. If any model of a given brand

of refrigerator is labeled, then every model of that brand shall be labeled. However, these requirements shall not

apply U> units intemded for export or

units manufactured prior to the manufacturer’s entry into the program.

5.2.4. For individual units manufactured and packaged prior to a manufacturer’s entry into this program, manufacturers are encouraged to hang appropriate labels, dislr&ute appropriate

labels to retaUecs to be attacdied to floor display models or other modei^, or provide polnt-of-purchaee displays as deaerOt^A in 6.4. The manufacturer need

not xespoQslbility for assuring

Individual iabel attahhuaeot or use of point-of-purchase displays at retail outlets under the provisions of this subsection.

6.0 Use of program information by

manufacturers in retail sales catalogs or

in advertising. 6.1

.

For each labeled model listed in a retail sales catalog, the list- ing shall be in the form of a reproduction

of the label shown in Figure 1 or in any

other format or arrangement that shall present all of the information shown in that Figure. The required information

for one or more models may be presented

in a table or tables.

6.2. For each labeled model listed in a

retail sales catalog, the total refrigerated

•volume, energy consumption, and cost of operation ranges shown in the catalog

shall be determined as follows

:

6.2.1. The ranges shall be taken from

the version of Appendix A in effect 90 days before the press date of the catalog or from a later version of AppendRc A

if it can be utuized before the press date

of such catalog.

6.2.2. The ranges shall be taken from

the appropriate versitm of Appendix A

using the procedures described in 4.4.2 and 4.4.3.

6.3. When labeled models are listed in retail sales catalogs, the catalog section in which the models are listed shall contain an explanation of how cost of operation can be calculated and. a re- production of the Department of Commerce Energy Conservation Mark.

6.4. Legible reproductions of that portion of the label shown in Figure 1. in any size, may be used on the product, on

packaging, in point-of-purchase dis- plays, or in other advertising applications, but such use shall not be a substitute for required labeling.

6.5. For a given model, when the energy consumption rating as deter- mined in 4.3.2 and cost of operation rat- ing at 4^ per Kilowatt-hour as deter- mined in 4.3.3 are less than the lower

limit of the appropriate energy con- sumption and cost of operation ranges as determined in 4.4.3 for labels or 6.2 for use in retail sales catalogs, manufacturers are encouraged to utilize this fact

in their advertising of that model. This

condition could result from introduction

of a new or improved model, and in such

case would persist until new energy con- sumption and cost of operation ranges had been issued.

7.0 Participation in Program. 7.1. Manufacturers wishing to participate in the Voluntary Labeling Program for Household Appliances and Equipment

to Effect Energy Conservation with

regard to refrigerators shall notify the Department of Commerce of intended

participation. Such notification should

be addressed to ihe Assistant Secretary

for Science and Technology, U.S. Department of Ciwnmerce, Room 8862, Washington, D.C. 20230. Approval far participation by any manufacturer Is automatically grantM upon this notifl- catlmi to the Department, provided that the conditions for participation as set forth In the Procedures and In this Specification are observed. Beceipt

such- notification will be acknowledged.

7.2. A manufacturer’s notice of participation shall include the following information;

7.2.1. A statement that the tests and

calculations called for under 4.0 wiU be completed as required and that the manufacturer certifies the accuracy, within the tolerances prescribed under

4.5,

of ratings as shown on labels.

7.2.2. A listing of all models to be

labeled including an indication of the grouping of sales models into basic model

groups. All appropriate models as defined in 5.2.3 shall be included.

7.2.3. A statement that the manufacturer will desist from using the labels and the Department of Commerce

Energy Conservation Mark if the manufacturer’s participation in the program

is terminated by the Department of Commerce under the provisions of 8.2. 7.2.4. The effective date of the manufacturer’s entry into the program.

7.2:5. A statement that a listing of total refrigerated volume, energy consumption, and cost of operation at 4(# per Kilo- watt-hour ratings for all models to be

labeled will be provided to the Secretary

within 90 days after the date of the manufacturer’s notice of participation.

Such listing may be made in whole or in part by reference to readily available list- ings of certified retrigerators.

7.3. When a manufacturer’s listing of refrigerator models to be labeled as re- quired under 7.2.2 or his listing of total refrigerated volume, ener^ consumption, or cost of operation ratings as re- quired under 7.2.5 is changed by the addition or deletion of models or changes

in model designations- or ratings, or if the manufacturer terminates his participation in the program with respect to refrigerators of a given brand name, the manufacturer or his agent shall notify the Sewetary within 30 days.

7.4. Manufacturers or their agents

shall maintain files of test results and

calculations on which ratings are based

and files of test results and calculations used to verify that the performance of manufactured units is within the toler- ances specified in 4.5. Data relating to a

given modri shall be preserved for a period of two years after production of that model has been tersninated, and if re- quested shall be provided to the Secretary within 30 days of such request.

7.5. Manufacturers or their agents

shall transmit required information to the Secretary in concise and readily understandable form. For ttiis purpose

copies of appropriate lists and reports used for other purposes, as for example,

reports submitted by a manufacturer to the sponsor of a nationally recognized

certification program, or reports sub- mitted by an Independent testing laboratory to such a sponsor or a manufacturer, shall be acceptable.

7.6. Should any labeled refrigerator be

tested and found to be improperly rated and labeled as described in 4.5, the manufacturer Shan within 30 days give notice

of non-compliance and a statement of

revised ratings in writing to the Secretary and to all distributors or others in

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NOTICES 45337

the line of distribution who are responsible for sales to dealers or other retail

outlets. He shall also arrange to have cor- rected labels available for substitution on models currently on display at retail outlets and for those placed on display

at a later date, and shall see that such

outlets are notified through his normal

channels of distribution.

8.0

Termination of participation. 8.1. A manufacturer may at any time termi- nate his participation and -responsibilities under the program with respect to refrigerators of a given brand name by

giving written notice to the Secretary

that he will discontinue or has discon- tinued use of the labels on all refrigerators of that brand name. Such notice

shall state the effective date of the manufacturer’s termination of participation.

8.2.

The Department of Commerce

upon finding that a manufacturer is not

complying' with the conditions for participation set forth in this Specification

and In the Procedures may terminate

upon 30 days notice the manufacturer’s

participation in the program; Provided. That the manufacturer shall first be

given an opportunity to show cause why

the participation should not be terminated.

8.8. Upon receipt of a notice of ter- mination a manufacturer may within 30 days request a hearing under the proyisions of 5 U.S.C. 558.

9.0

Use of program information by

othef than manufacturers. 9.1. Retail

sales organizations that are not manufacturers as defined in 3.2, that sell re- frigerators labeled under this program, and have received appropriate and ac- curate program information from manufacturers or the Secretary, are specifically encouraged to utilize program in- formation in their sales efforts in the manner prescribed in 9.2.

9.2.

Appropriate activities for nonmanufacturers include the following:

92.1. Use of total refrigerated volume

ratings and ranges, energ'y consumption

ratings and ranges, cost of operation at

40 per Kilowatt-hour ratings and ranges, explanations of how cost of operation can be calculated, and reproduction of the Department of Commerce Energy

Conservation Mark, under the guidelines described In 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3, m retail sales catalogs.

9.2.2. Affixing of labels or appropriate

use of point-of-purchase displays, provided by manufacturers under 5.2.4, in

sales areas.

9.2.3. Use of reproductions of labels, in the manner described in' 6.4, in advertising.

9.2.4. Advertising of instances where

the energy consumption and cost of operation ratings of a given model are less than the lower limit of the appropriate energy consumption and cost of operation. ranges, as described under 6.5. 9.2.5. Distribution of program information pro'vided by the Department of Commerce. Program information may be

obtained from the National Bureau of Standards, 411.00, "VSi'ashington, D.C.

20234.

10.0

Amendment. This Specification

Is subject to amendment as provided in Section 9.8 of the Procedures, except that Appendix A of this Specification may be

updated and published in the Federal

Register annually as described In 2.3 of

this Specification without first publishing

notice of the proposed change in the Federal Register.

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FEDEtAL tEGtSTER, VOL. S9, NO. RSI—TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1974
45338 NOTICES

FIGURE 2 Refrigerator

CasM Moti. HaavyMpI

u s Department of Commerce Enerfly Conservation Mark

VOtUKTA^nr EHEWrf OOHSERVATION specification 2-75, FOR REFRIGERATORS

APPWTOTJt At TOTAL REFRIGERATED VOLUME, ENERGY CONSUMPTION, AND COST OF OPERATION RANGES

RATED TOTAL

REFRIGERATED VOLUME IN CUBIC FEET

RANGES OF

TOTAL

REFRIGERATED VOLUME IN CUBIC FEET

RANGES OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION IH KILOWATT-HOURS FER MONTH FOR MODELS WITH

MANUAL DEFROST

RANGES OF

COST OF OPERATION

IN DOLLARS PER MONTH

AT A RATE OF 4f .PER KILOWATT-HOUR FOR MODELS WITH MAttUAL DEFROST

Less than. 8t5 Less than 9.0 (To be .determined) (To be determined)

8.5 to less than 10,5 8.0 to 11.0

10,5 to less than 12,5 10.0 to 13.0 62t to 135t 2,50t to 5,40t

12.5 to less than 14.5 12.0 to 15.0

14.5 to less than 16,5 14.0 to 17.0

16.5 and above 16.0 and above

tXhese values are hypothetical and are used tot tiie purpose of exanple only*

mCRAL REGISTU, VOL 3% Na 253->TUESDAE, DiCIMSa S1« 1974
M07JCES 45339

VoLOTTARY Energy Cokseevation Speci- fication No. 3-75, FOR Combination

Refrigerator-Freezers

Sec.

1.0 Purpose.

2.0 Scope.

3.0 Definitions.

4.0 Product testing and rating.

5.0 Product labeling.

6.0 Use of program information by manufacturers in retail sales catalogs or In advertising.

7.0 Participation in program.

8.0 Termination of participation.

9.0 Use of program information by other than manufacturers.

10.0

Amendment.

Figures 1 and 2—Combination ftsfrigera- tor-Freeaer Label. Appendix A—Total refrigerated volume,

energy consumption, and cost of operation

ranges.

1.0 Purxiose. The purpose oi this Vol- imcary Energy Conservation Specification, hereinafter referred to as “Specification.'’ is to establish procedures for

testnig and labeling combination re- frigerator-freezers in compliance with

the Procedures for a Voluntary Labeling

Program for Household Appliances and

Equipment to Effect Energy Conservation

(15 CPR Part 9) and to define require- ments for participation by manufacturers in the Voluntary Labeling Program

for Household Appliances and Equipment

to Effect Energy Conservation with re- gard to that product cla-ss. 2.0 Scope. 2.1. This Specification shall apply to the product class consisting of

all combinatiGn refrigerator-freezers as defined in 3.4.

2.2. Combination refrigerator-freezers covered by this Specification shall be

rated with respect to the following characteristics : 2.2.1 Total refrigerated volume as described in 4.3.1. 2.2.2 Energy consumption as described in 4.3.2.

2.2-.3 Cost of ©'.oeration as described

in 4.3.3. 2.3. Values for energy consumption and

cost of operation ranges for all combination refrigerator-freezers for which data

are available are contained in Appendix

A to Ufis Specification. This appendix

shall be updated ana published in the

PEDER.W. Register on an annual basis starting in February 1976. Copies of this appendix oi updated versions thereof

shall be provided by the Secretary to any

interested party upon request.

3.0 Defimtions. 3.1. The term “Secretary" means the Secretary of Commerce.

3.2. The term “manufacturer" means

any person engaged in the manufacturing or assembling of combination refrig- erator-freezers in the United States, or

in the importing of such products for sale or resale, or any person whose brand or trademark appears on such products who

owns such brand or trademark land has

authorized its use on such product, if the brand or trademark of the person actually manufacturing ot assembling the product does not appear on the product.

3.3. The term “Procedures” means Procedures for a Voluntary Labeling Progyami for Household AppSiancss and

Equipment to Effect Energy Con^rvati(m (15 CFR Part 9>.

3.4. The term “combination refriger- ator-freezer” mesms a caiane-i which consists of two or more compartments, with

at least one of the comperteients de- signed for the refrigerated storage of foods at temperatures above 32 °P and

with at least one of the compartments

ctesigned for the freezing of and the

storage of frozen foods at temperatures

of 8°P or below. The source of refrigera- tion is driven by an electric motor.

3.5. The term ‘basic model group” means all combination refrigeratorfreezers actually manufactured or as- sembled by one manufacturer and having the same rated total refrigerated

volume and rated energy consumption. A

basic model group may contain one cr more members. Members of a b^ic model

group may differ in details that do not

affect total refrigerated volume or energy consumption as determined by the methods described in 4.1. Acceptable dif- ferences include, but are not limited to, variations in trim, color, sales model

number, or brand name, or the presence

of some special features such as ice makers and dispensers.

3.6. The term “defrost system” means

the components and/or procedures by

which frost is removed from refrigerated

surfaces.

3.6.1. The tenn “partial automatic defrost” means a defrost syst&aa in which

the defrosting action for the refrigerated surfaces in the refrigerator compartment

is initiated and terminated automatically

and the defrosting action for the refrig- erated surfaces in the freezer compartment is initiated manually.

3.6.2. The term “automatic defrost” means a defrost system in which the defrosting action for all refrigerated surfaces is initiated and terminated automatically.

3.7. The term “anti-sweat heaters” means dei'ices incorporated into the desigm of a combination refrigerator- freezer to prevent the accumulation of moisture on exterior surfaces of the

cabinet under conditions of high ambient

humidity.

3.8. The term “total refrigerated vol- ume”- means the total volume of all re- frigerated compartments as measured

and calculated in accordance with 4.1.1 and referred to in the standard refer- enced in 4.1.1. as “net refrigerated vol- ume.”

3.9. The term “cost of operation” means the approximate cost of the electric energy used in a month and Is as de- termined in 4.3.3. It does not include such

costs as repairs and depreciation.

3.10. 'The , term “retail sales catalog” means a catalog that contains a description of one or more models of combination refrigerator-freezers, states the

price of the model or models described,

and from which consumers may make

purchases by placing orders.

4.0

Product testing and rating. 4.1. Samples of combination refrigeratorfreezers shall be tested by manufacturers

or their agents to sjccanr&asce witii the

follc'wing standards;

4.1-J. American Nationai Standard

B38.1-1970, Section 3.2. for computation

of total refrigerated volume.

4.1.2.

Association of Home Appliance Manufactunsrs Standard HRF-ECET1774 for meas'armimt of energy con- sumption.

i'."*. Samples of combination refriger- ator-. -s shall be tested by manufacturers or their agents in accordance

with the following requirements;

4.2.1. Unless otherwise required by the

Secretary under 4.2:4, test results obtained in the testing of one member of a basic mwdel group may be accepted as applicable to all nicmbers of that basic model group.

4.2.2. SufScient units fr(Hn each basic model group, that are representative of

units to be produced, shall be tested ac- cording to the methods and procedures

specified in 4.1 to provide a valid basis for deteriTiining ratings. Results of tests and calculations shall be retained as re- quired under 7.4. 4.2.3. isffar.ufac'iurers shall isiaintain such quality control programs, to include

testing, as are necessary to insure that

the performance of manufactured units

is within the tolerances specified in 4.5. The use of national certification pro- grams that are open to all manufacturers and that pertain to the performance characterises listed on the label as a mear.s of verifying the performance

level Is acceptable. Results of tests and

calculations shall be retained as required

under 7.4.

4.2.4. In addition to the testing re- quired under 4.2.2 and 4.2.3, the Secretary may upon acquisition of adequate

evidence of passible mislabeling request that one or more units of any specified

model, selected at random from among

recent production units, be tested by the manufacturer or his agent according to the methods and conditions specified in

4 . 1

.

Such testing shall be performed at the manufacturer's expense and the re- sulting test data and calculations shall be provided to the Secretary within 60 days of receipt by the manufacturer of such a request. This requiremwit does not

preclude the Department of Commerce

from testing or hatdng tested at its own

expense any combination refrigeratorfreezer.

4.3. Ratings of combination refriger- ator-freezers shall be as follows;

4.3.1. Total refrigerated volume shall be expressed in cubic feet and shall be

based on the result of the measurement and computation called for in 4.1.1. 4.3.2. Energy consumption shsdl be

expressed in Kilowatt-hours per month

and shall be based on the result of energy consumption test or tests called for In 4.1.2, which provides a rating expressed In Kilowatt-hours per 24 hours,

multiplied by 30 days per month and

rounded to the nearest Kilowatt-hour

per month.

4.3.3. Cost of operation shall be expressed in dollars per month and shall equal the rated energy consumption In

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Kilowatt-hours per month multiplied by

electric rates of 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 cents per Kilowatt-hour, these costs each

rounded to the nearest one-tenth dollar per month.

4.4. Ranges of total refrigerated vol- ume, energy consumption, and cost of operation for use on labels shall be as

follows:

4.4.1. Ranges shall be taken from the

version of Appendix A in effect at the time the labels are applied, except that

labels applied within a 90 day period

following a revision of Appendix A need

not be replaced with labels showing the new ranges.

4.4.2. The total refrigerated volume

range shown on a label shall be taken from the appropriate line of Appendix A

as determined by the rated total refrigerated volume of the model to be

labeled. For example. If the model to be

labeled has a rated total refrigerated

volume of 16.0 cubic feet, the total re- frigerated volume range used on the

label for that model shall be 14.0 to 17.0 cubic feet.

4.4.3. The energy consumption and

cost of operation ranges shown on a label

shall be taken from the appropriate line of Appendix A as determined by the

total refrigerated volume of the model to be labeled. The energy consumption and

cost of operation ranges for combination

refrigerator-freezers with all defrost systems available in this volume range

shall be shown on each label.

4.5. All members of a basic model

group shall be held to be improperly

rated and labeled if two imits of that group ai-e tested under 4.2.3 or 4.2.4 and

the I’esults of such tests on both units

fall outside the following limits:

4.5.1. The value for total refrigerated

volume shall not be less than 98.5 percent of the value shown on the label.

4.5.2. The value for energy consumption shall not be greater than 110 per- cent of the value shown on the label.

4.5.3. The values for cost of operation

shall be accurate to the nearest onetenth dollar per month.

5.0 Product labeling. 5.1. The design

of labels shall be as shown in Figures

1 and 2 at the end of this Specification.

Except as provided in 5.1.2 through

5.1,7, no marks or information other than

that indicated in Figures 1 and 2 shall be placed within the border of the label and the size of la,bels and sizes of type

shall be as shown in Figures 1 and 2 or a proportional enlargement of the sizes indicated.

5.1.2.

For models having a switch al- lowing user control of the anti-sweat

heaters, energy consumption and cost of operation ratings for both the “anti- sweat heaters off’’ and “anti-sweat heaters on’’ conditions shall be shown. Values

for the “anti-sweat heaters off’’ condition shall be positioned first and shall be marked with an asterisk as follows: 123* to 138 Kilowatt-hours per month,

$5.00* to $5.50 per month. ’Two columns

of cost of operation values for electric rates of 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 cents per kWh

shall also be shown, with the values for the “anti-sweat heaters off” condition

positioned first and marked with an

asterisk. ITie following note shall be

placed as Indicated in Figure 1 : ’Values

of energy consumption and cost of operation when anti-sweat heaters are switched off are identified by an asterisk, other values are with anti-sweat heaters switched on.

5.1.3. When the labeled refrigerator- freezer is equipped with an anti-sweat heater switch, the following should be added to the definitions rfiown in Figure

2 in the same style of letterings

Anti-Sweat Heaters

These are heaters built into the cabinet to prevent accumulation of moisture on the

outer surface under humid conditions.

5.1.4. The type of defrost system, energy consumption range, and coi^ of operation range as determined imder

4.4.1 and 4.4.3 and as giecifled in Appendix A for refrigerator-freezers in the volume range relating to the labeled unit

shall be shown as Indicated in Pigme 1. 5.1.5. The definition of each type of defrost system as specified in 5.1.4. shall be

given on the lab^ as Indicated in Figure

2 and shall be as stated below: Automatic Defrost

This is a system that automatically re- moves all frost as it forms. You never have

to defrost. Some manufacturers use other names for this system. Pabtial Automatic Defrost With refrigerator-freezers of this type you must manually defrost your freezer but

your refrigerator Is automatically defrosted. Some manufacturers use other names for

this system.

5.1.6. Minor variations in the appear- ance of labels, that may be required for computerized printing techniques, may

be requested by application to the Assist- ant Secretary for Science and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce.

Room 3862, Washington, D.C. 20230. Such

variations shall be limited to changes

in the type style or type size used to indi- cate values of ratings or ranges, model

numbers, or other label elements that change from model to model. Applications for change shall include an example of the proposed change.

5.1.7. 'When two or more models having the same brand name have identical

ratings, more than one model number

may be shown on the label. The ipze of the label may be increased to accommodate such additional model munber list- ings.

5.1.8. Labels shall be printed on both

sides of white stock. The areas so indi- cated in Figures 1 and 2 shall be printed

in Pantone Super Warm Red. The seal or logotype of the certifying agency shall be printed in any legible color or colors. All other printing shall be in black.

5.1.9. Camera-ready art suitable for printing the labels, but not including

numerical ratings, model numbers, or the seal, logo, or other designation of the

certifying agency, shall be provided by

the Secretary to any manufacturer upon

request. Actual labels shall be accurate

reproductions of this art.

5.2. Combination refrigeraw-iJreezers

shall be labeled as follows

:

5.2.1. Labels shall be folded as indi- cated in Figure 1 and hung as a tag on

the front of a shelf in the refrigerator

compartment or from the inside of the

refrigerator compartment door at a

height from the floor of four feet or as

close to four feet as is practicable.

5.2.2. Labels shall appear clearly

distinct from any other information supplied or displayed by the manufacturer

so that the Department of Commerce

Energy Conservation Mark on the label cannot reasonably be associated with

such other information.

5.2.3. If any model of a given brand

of combination refrigerator-freezer is labeled, then every model of that brand

shall be labeled. However, these require- ments shall not apply to xmlts Intended

for export or units manufactured prior

to the manufacturer’s entry into the pro- gram.

5.2.4. For individual units manufactured and packaged prior to a manufacturer’s entry into this program, manufacturers are encouraged to hang appropriaie labels, distribute appropriate

labels to retailers to be attached to floor display models or other models, or provide point-of-piu“chase displays as described in 6.4. The manufacturer need

not assume responsibility for assuring

individual label attachment or use of point-of-pimchase displays at retail outlets under the provisions of this subsection.

6.0 Use of program information by

raamufacturers in retail sales catalogs or

in advertising. 6.1. For each labeled model bsted in a retail sales catalog, the

Usiting shall be In the form of a repro- duction of the label shown in Figure 1 or in any other format or arrangement

that shall present all of the information

shown in that Figure. ITie required in- formation for one or more models may

be presented In a table or tables.

6.2. For each labeled model listed in a retail sales catalog, the total refrig- erated volume, mergy consumption, and

cost of operation ranges shown in the

catalog shall be determined as follows:

6.2.1. The ranges shall be taken from

the version of Appendix A in effect 90 days before ’the press date of the catalog or from a later version of Appendix A

if it can be utilized before the press date

of such catalog.

6.2.2. The ranges shall be taken from

the appropriate version of Appendix A

using the procedures described in 4.4.2 and 4.4.3.

6.3. When labeled models are listed in

retail sales catalogs, the catalog section in which the models are listed shall contain an explanation of how cost of operation can be calculated and a repro- duction of the Department of Commerce

Energy Conservation Mark.

6.4. Legible reproductions of that portion of the label shown in Figure 1, in any size, may be used on the product, on pack^ing, in point-of-purchase displays, or in other advertising applications, but such use shall not be a substi- tute for required labeling.

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6.5. For a given model, when the energy consumption rating as determined

m 4.3,2 and the cost of operation rating

at 4 cents per KHowatt-hcur as deter- mined in 4,3.3 are less than the lower

limit of the appropriate energy con- sumption and cost of operation ranges

as determined in 4.4.3 for labels or 6.2 for use in retail sales catalogs, manufacturers are encouraged to utilize this fact in their advertising of that model. This condition could result from intro- duction of a new or improved model,

and in such case would persist until new

energy consumption and cost of operation ranges had been issued.

7.G PaTiicipaticn in prooram. 7.1. Manufacturers wishing to participate in the Voluntary Labeling Program for Household Appliances and Eouipment to

Effect Energy Conservation with regard

to combination refrigerator - freezers

shall notify the Eteportinent of Commerce of Intended participation. Such

notification should be addressed to the

Assisiant Secretary' for Science and

Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 3862, Washington, D.C.

20230. Approval for participation by any

manufaccurea- is automatically granted

upon this notification to the Department, provided that the conditions for

participation as set forth in the Procedures and in this Specification, are observed. Receipt of such njctiflcation will be acknowledged.

7.2.

A manufacturer’s notice of participation shall include the following in- formation:

7.2.1. A statement that the tests and

calculations called for under 4.0 will be completed as requh-ed and that the manufacturer certifies the accuracy, within

the tolerances prescribed under -4.5, of ratings as shown on labels.

7.2.2. A listing of ail models to be la- beled including an indicatian of the grouping of sales models into basiC model

groups. All appropriate models as defined

in 5.2.3 shall be included.

7.2.3. A statement that the manufacturer will desist from usirg the labels and the Department of Commerce Energy Conservation Mark if the manufacturer’s participation in the program is terminated by the rsepartment of Commerce under she provislone of 8.2. 7.2.4. The effective date of the manufacturer’s entry into the program.

7.2.5. A statement that a listing of

total refrigerated volume, energy consumption, and cost of operation at 4#

per Kilowatt-hour ratings for all models

to be labeled will be provided to the Secretary within 90 days after the date of the manufacturer’s notice of participation. Such listing may be made in whole

or In part by reference to readily available listings of cercifled combination re- frigerator-freezers.

7.3. When a manufacturer’s listing of combination refrigerator-freezer models

to be labeled as required under 7.2.2 or

his listing of total refrigerated volume, energy consumption, or cost of operation

ratings as required under 7.2.5 is changed

by the addition or deletion of models or changes in model designations or ratings, or if the manufacturer terminates

his participation in the program with re- spect to combination refrigerator-freezers of a given brand name, the manufacturer or his agent shall notify the Secretary within 30 days.

7.4. Manufacturers or their agents

shall maintain files of test results and

calculations on which ratings are based and files of test results and calculations used to verify that the performance of manufactured units is within the toler- ances specified in 4.5. Data relating to a

given model shall be preserved for a period of two years after production of that model has been terminated, and if re- quested shall be provided to the Secretary within 30 days of such request.

7.5. Manufacturers or their agents

shall transmit required information to the Secretary in concise and readily understandable form. For this purpose

copies of appropriate lists and reports used for other purposes, as for e:<ample, reports submitted by a mamffacturer to the sponsor of a nationally recognized

certification program, or reports submitted ’oy an independent testing laboratory

to such a sponsor or a manufacturer,

shall be acceptable.

7.6. Should any labeled combination

refrigerator-freezer be tested and foimd

to be improperly rated and labeled as described in 4.5, ’the manufacturer shall within 30 days give notice of non-compliance and a statement of re-vdsed ratings in writing te the Secretary and to

all distributors or others In the line of distribution who are responsible for sales to dealers or other retail outlets. He shall

also arrange to have corrected labels available for substitution on models currently on display at retail outlets and

for those placed on display at a later date, and shall see that such outlets are notified throng his normal channels of

distribution.

S.O Temrdn&tion oi participation. 8.1. A raEmui’^forer may at any time ter- rcinata nls participation and responsibilities under aie program with respect to combination refrigerator-freezers of a

given brand name by giving written notice to the Secretary that he will discontinue or has discontinued use of the

labels on all combination refrigeratorfreezers of that brand name. Such notice

shall state the effective date of the manufacturer’s termination of participation.

8.2. The Departm.ent of Commerce

upon finding that a manufacturer is not complying with the conditions for participation set forth in this Specification

and in the Procedures may terminate upon 30 days notice the manufacturer’s

participation in the program: Provided,

That the manufacturer shall first be given an opportunity to show cause why

the participation should not be terminated.

8.3. Upon receipt of a notice of ter- mination a manufacturer may within 30 days request a hearing under the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 558.

d.O Use of program information by

other than manufacturers. 9.1. Retail'

sales organizations that are not manufacturers as defined in 3.2, that sell combination refrigerator-freezers labeled under this program, and have received appropriate and accurate program infor- mation from manufacturers or the Secretary, are specifically encouraged to

utilize program information in their sales

efforts in the manner prescribed in 9.2. 9.2. Appropriate activities for nonmanufacturers include the follovdng:

9.2.1. Use of total refrigerated volume

ratings and ranges, energy consumption

ratings and ranges, cost of operation at

44 per kilowitt-hour ratings and ranges, explanations of how cost of operation can be calculated, and reproduction of the Department of Commerce Energy

CoriServation Mark, under the guidelines described in 6.1, S.2, and 6.3, In retail sales catalogs.

9.2.2. Afdxing of labels or appropriate

use of polnc-of-purchase displays, pro- vided by manufacturers under 5.2.4, in

sales areas.

9.2.3. Use of reproductions of labels, In the manner descriSsed in 6.4, la advertising.

9.2.4. Advertising of iristances where

tile energy consumption and cost of operation ratings of a given model are less than the lower limit of the apiiropriate energy consumption and cost of operation ranges, as described under S.5. 9.2.5. Distribution of program infor- mation provided by the Department of Commerce. Program information may be

obtained from the National Bureau of Standards. 41i.0C, Washington, D.C.

20234.

10.0 AmendwieTiK. This specification is subject to amendment os provided in section 9.8 of the Procedures, except that Appendix A of this Specification may be updated and published in the Federal

Register annually as described in 2.3 of

this Specification without first publishing notice of the proposed change In the Federal Register.

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- Type of derrosl System as defined fn 3 fl

- Ene'gy consumpllon and cost of operalion ranges and type of defrosl as specified In 5.t

— This wording optional if seal, logo

esignalion of manufacturers

or agency certirymg laling values

Irtciwdes wording of same meaning.

- Seal, lego or other designallon of

iiiufaciu'er or agency certifying rating values shall M placed in thl« area.

FIGURE 1 Combirtalion Refrtgeralor-Freezer

Pinfone Super Worm Red Panione Super ivomt Rod

(tU Other plintmg le be block) . Im erJlne From Cover

Guide

Testeo in a;.k-orur<.e w.m \

Ceshn Mod. Heavy 60 pt

U.S. Oeoarfmenf of Commerce Energy

ConsefYaiion Mark

FIGURE 2 Combination Refrigerator-Freezer

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VOLUmSX ENERK COHSSEWfflfiH EPECIFICmOH 3-75, EOR COMSllUnOH SmiCERATOR-rREEZERS

APPENDIX kt TOTAL lET81GESia®'70CUHB, EBEiGT COHSUMPTICW, AND COST OF OPERATION RANGES

1 TJOED

1 TOTAL

i REHUGRRATH)

j VOLUHE

1 TS CUBIC rm

BAN^

OF

TOTAL

EEFEIGERAIRQ VOLUME IN CUBIC FEE!

R.VNGE3 OF

RNERGT CONSUMPTION IN KILOWATT-HOURS PER MONlH FOR MOIKLS WITH

RANGES OF

COST OF ORERATIOHS IN DOLLARS PER MONTH AT A RATE OF 4« PER

KILOWATT-HOUR FOR MODELS 'WITH PARTIAL

AUTOMATIO DEFROST

AUTQMAIIC

DEFROST

PARTIAL AUTOMATIC

DEFROST

AUTOMATIC

DEFROST

Li:ss tbaa 19.5 Less than 11.0

19.5 to less than 12.3

12.5 to less than 14.5

10.0 to X3.0

12.0 to 15.0

(To ha detexalned) (To he detezulned) (To he determined) (To he determined)

14.5 £0 less than 16.5 14.0 to 17.0 lost to 147t 129t to ISOt 4.20t to 5.90t 5.20t to 7.20+

16.5 to less than 13.5 16.0 to 19,0 •

13.5 to less than 20.5 13.0 to 21.0

20.5 to le'ss than 22.3 20.0 to 23.0

22,5 to less than 24.5 22.0 to 25.0

24.5 and above 24.0 and ^ova

Vnlucs of energy consumption nml coat of oporntion arc dotermlncl wltli anti-sweat Iicatem fully energized.

These values are hypothetical and are used for the purpose of axar^le only.

VOLITNTARY ENERGY CONSERVATION

Specification No. 4-75, for Freezers

Sec,

1 .0 Purpose.

2.0 Scope.

3.0 Definitions.

4.0 Product testing and rating.

5.0 Product labeling.

6 0 Use of program Inform&Uon by manufacturers In retail sales catalogs or in

advertising.

7 0 Participation In program.

8 0 Termination of participation.

9 0 Use of program information by other than m^ufacturers.

10

0 Amendment.

Figures 1 and 2—Freezer labet. Appendix A—Total refrigerated volume,

energy consumption, and cost of operation

ranges.

1.0 Purpose. The purpose of this Voluntai-y Energy Conservation Specification, hereinafter referred to as “Specification,” Is to establish procedures for

testing and labeling freezers in compli- ance with the Procedures for a Voluntary

Labeling Program for Household Appli- ances and Equipment to Effect Energy

Conservation (15 CFR Part 9) and to define requirements for participation

by manufacturers in the Voluntary Labeling Program for Household Appliances

and Equipment to Effect Eneigy Conservation with regard to that product

class.

2.0 Scope. 2./. This Specification shall apply to the product class consisting of

all freezers as defined in 3.4.

2.2.

Freezers covered by this Specification shall be rated with respect to the

following characteristics:

2.2.1 Total refrigerated volume as described in 4.3.1. 2.2.2 Energy consiunption as de-

•scribed in 4.3.2. 2.2.3 Cost of operation as described

in 4.3:3.

2.3.

V^ues for energy consumption and

cost of operation ranges for all freezers for which data are available are contained in Appendix A to this Specification. This appendix shall be updated and

pidslished In the Federal Register on an

annual basis starting in February 1976. Copies of this appendix or updated ver- sions thereof shall be provided by the

Secretary to any Interested party upon

request.

3.0 Definitions. 3.1. Tlie term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.

3.2. The term “manufacturer” means

any person engaged in the manufacturing or assembling of freezers in the United States, or in the importing of such

products for sale or resale, or any per- son whose brand or trademark appears on such products who owns such brand

or trademark and has authorized its use on such product, if the brand or trade- mark of the person actually manufacturing or assembling the product does not appear on the product.

3.3. The term “Procedures” means

Procedures for a Voluntary Labeling Pro- gram for Household Appliances and

Equipmient to Effect Energy Conservation ( 15 CFR Part 9)

.

3.4. The term “freezer” means a cabinet designed as a unit for the storage of food at temperatures of about 0° F, having the ability to freeze food, and having

a source of refrigeration driven by an

electric motor.

3.5. The term “basic model group” means all freezers actually manufactured or assembled by one manufacturer

and having the same rated total refrig- erated volume and rated energy con- sumption. A basic model group may contain one or more members. Members of a

basic model group may differ In details that do not affect total refrigerated vol- ume or energy consumption as deter- mined by the methods described in 4.1. Acceptable differences Include, but are not limited to, variations in trim, color, sales model number, or brand name, or the presence of some special features such as ice makers and dispensers.

3.6. The term “defrost system” means

the components and/or procedures by

which frost is removed from refrigerated

surfaces.

3.6.1. The term “manual defrost" means a defrost system in which the defrosting action for all refrigerated surfaces is initiated manually.

3.6.2. The term “automatic defrost” means a defrost system in which the defrosting action for all refrigerated surfaces is initiated and terminated automatically.

3.7. The term “anti-sweat heaters” means devices Incorporated into the design of a freezer to prevent the accumulation of moisture on exterior surfaces

of thi! cabinet imder conditions of high

ambient humidity.

3.8. The term “total refrigerated vol- ume” means the total volume of all re- frigerated compartments as measured

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and calculated in accordance with 4.1.1 and referred to in the standard refer- enced in 4.1.1 as “net refrigerated vol- ume.’’

3.S. The term “cost of operation” means the approximate cost of the electric energy used in a month and is as determined in 4.3.3. It does not include such costs as repairs and depreciation.

3.10. The term “retail sales catalog” means a catalog that contains a description of one or more models of freezers, states the price of the model or models

described, and from which consumers may make purchases by placing orders.

4.0 Product testing and rating. 4.1. Samples of freezers shall be tested by

manufacturers or their agents in accord- ance with the following standards

;

4.1.1. American National Standard

B38. 1-1970, Section 4.2, for computation

of total refrigerated volume.

4.1.2. Association of Home Appliance

Manufacturers Standard HRF-2-ECFT1974 for measurement of energy con- sumption.

4.2. Samples of freezers shall be tested by manufacturers or their agents in ac- cordance with the following require- ments:

4.2.1. Unless otherwise required by the

Secretary xmder 4.2.4, test results obtained in the testing of one member of a basic model group, •'.lay be accepted as applicable to all members of that basic model group.

4.2.2. Sufficient units from each basic model group, that are representative of units to be produced, shall be tested ac- cording to the methods and procedures

specified in 4.1 to provide a valid basis for determining ratings. Results of tests and calculations shall be retained as re- quired under 7.4.

4.2.3. Manufacturers shall maintain

such quality control programs, to in- clude testing, as are necessary to insure that the performance of manufactured

units is within the tolerances specified in

4.5.

The use of national certification pro- grams that are open to all manufacturers and that pertain to the performance

characteristics listed on the label as a means for verifying the performance

level is acceptable. Results of tests and

calculations shall be retained as re- quired under 7.4. 4.2.4. In addition to the testing required

imder 4.2.2 and 4.2.3, the Secretary may

upon acquisition of adequate evidence of possible mislabeling request that one or more units of any specified model,

selected at random from among recent production units, be tested by the manufacturer or his agent according to the methods and conditions specified in 4.1. Such testing shall be performed at the manufacturer’s expense and the result- ing test data and calculations shall be

provided to the Secretary within 60 days

of receipt by the manufacturer of such a

request. This requirement does not pre- clude the Department of Commerce from

testing or having tested at its own expense any freezer.

4.3. Ratings of freezers shall be as

follows

:

4.3.1. Total refrigerated volume shall be expressed in cubic feet and shall be

based on the result of the measurement and computation called for in 4.1.1.

4.3.2. Energy consumption shall be ex- pressed in Kilowatt-hours per month and

shall be based on the result of the energy consumption test called for in 4.1.2, multiplied by 0.9, which provides a rat- ing expressed in Kilowatt-hours per 24

hours, multiplied by 30 days per month

and rounded to the nearest Kilowp,tthour per month.

4.3.3. Cost of operation shall be ex- pressed in dollars per month and shall equal the rated energy consumption in Kilowatt-hours per month multiplied by

electric rates of 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 cents per Kilowatt-hour, these costs each

rounded to the nearest one-tenth dollar per month.

4.4. Ranges of total refrigerated

volume, energy consumption, and cost of operation for use on labels shall be as

follows

:

4.4.1. Ranges shall be taken from the

version of Appendix A in effect at the time the labels are applied, except that

labels applied within a 90 day period fol- lowing a revision of Appendix A need

not be replaced with labels showing the new ranges.

4.4.2. The total refrigerated volume

range shown on a label shall be taken from the appropriate line of Appendix A

as determined by the rated total refrig- erated volume of the model to be labeled. For example, if the model to be labeled has a rated total refrigerated volume of

15.3 cubic feet, the total refrigerated

volume range used on the label for that model shall be 13.0 to 18.0 cubic feet. 4.4.3 Tne energy consiunption and cost

of operation ranges shown on a label

shall be taken from the appropriate line of Appendix A as determined by the

total refrigerated volume of the model

to be labeled. The energy consumption

and cost of operation ranges for freezers with all defrost systems available in this volume range shall be shown on each

label.

4.5. All members of a basic model group

shall be held to be improperly rated and

labeled if two units of that group are

tested under 4.2.3 or 4.2.4 and the results of such tests on both units fall outside the following limits

:

4.5.1. The value for total refrigerated

volume shall not be less than 98.5 per- cent of the value shown on the label.

4.5.2. The value for energy consumption shall not be greater than 110 per- cent of the value shown on the label.

4.5.3. The values for cost of operation

shall be accurate to the nearest onetenth dollar per month.

5.0 Product labeling 5.1. The design

of labels shall be as follows

:

5.1.1. The design of labels shall be as shown in Figures 1 and 2 at the end of

this Specification. Except as provided in

5.1.2 through 5.1.7, and in 5.2.1, no marks

or information other than that indicated

in Figures 1 and 2 shall be placed within

the border of the label and the size of

labels and sizes of type shall be as shown

in Figures 1 and 2 or a proportional en- largement of the sizes indicated.

5.12. For models having a switch al- lowing user control of the anti-sweat

heaters, energy consumption and cost of operation ratings for both the “anti- sweat heaters off” and “anti-sweat heateps on” conditions shall be showm. Values

for the “anti-sweat heaters off” condition

shall be positioned first and shall be marked with an asterisk as follows: 157*

to 177 Kilowatt-hours per month, $6.36*

to $7.10 per month. Two columns of cost

of operation values for electric rates of

1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 cents per kWh shall also be shown, with the values for the “anti- sweat heaters off” condition positioned

first and marked with an asterisk'. The

following note shall be placed as indi- cated in Figure 1 ; * Values of energjconsumption and cost of opei-ation when

anti-sweat heaters are switched off are

identified by an asterisk, other values are with anti-sweat heaters switched on.

5.1.3. When the labeled freezer is equipped with an anti-sweat heater

switch, the following should be added to the definitions shown in Figure 2 in the same style of lettering:

Anti-Sweat Heaters These are heaters built into the cabinet

to prevent accumulation of moisture on the outer surface under humid conditions.

5.1.4. The type of defrost system, energy consumption range, and cost of operation range as determined under

4.4.1 and 4.4.3 and as specified in Appendix A for freezers in the volume

range relating to the labeled unit shall be shown as indicated in Figure 1. 5.1.5. The definition of each type of defrost system as specified in 5.1.4 shall be given on the label as indicated in Fig- ure 2 and shall be as stated below: Automatic Defrost

This is a system that automatically re- moves all frost as ft forms. You never have to

defrost. Some manufacturers use other names for this system.

M.ANUAI, Defrost

Ihls type of freezer has no provision for automatic defrosting. You must i-emove the

frost.

5.1.6. Minor variations in the appear- ance of labels, that may be required for computerized printing techniques, may

be requested by application to the Assistant Secretary for Science and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce,

Room 3862, Washington, D.C. 20230. Such variations shall be limited to changes in the type style or type size used to indicate values of ratings or ranges, model numbers, or other label elements that change from model to model. Applications for change shall in- clude an example of the proposed change.

5.1 .7. When two or more models having

the same brand name have identical ratings, more than one model number may

be shown on the label. The size of the

label may be Increased to accommodate

such additional model number listings.

5.1.8. Labels shall be printed on both

sides of white stock. The areas so indi- cated on Figures 1 and 2 shall be printed

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in Pantone Suver Warm Red. The seal or logotype of the certifying agency shaiJ be printed in any legible color or colors.

Al) other printing shall be in black.

5 1.9. Camera-ready art suitable for printing the labels, but not including

numerical ratings, model numbers, 6r the

seal, logo, or other designation of the

certifying agency, shall be provided by

tlie Secretary to any manufacturer upK>n

request. Actual labels shall be accurate

reproductions of this art.

5.2 Freezers sliall be labeled as

follows

;

b.2.1. Labels for upright freezers shall be folded as indicated in Figure 1 and

hung as a tag on the front of a shelf in the freezer compartment or from the inside of the freezer compartment door at a

height from the floor of four feet or as

close to four feet as is practicable. Labels

for chest type freezers shall be folded as indicated in Figure 1 and hung as a tag

to the inside of the lid in such a manner

as to be easily read without detaching. For chest type freezers on which the door

opens 75^ or more, the label may consist only of that portion shown in Figure 1 and may be attached to the inside of the

lid with adhesive.

5.2.2. Labels shall appear clearly dis- tinct from any other information supplied or displayed by the manufacturer

so that the Department of Commerce

Energy Conservation Mark on the label cannot reasonably be associated with such other information.

5.2.3. If any ir.odel of a given brand

of freezer i.s labeled, then every model

of that brand shall be labeled. However,

these requirements shall not apply, to units intended for export or units manufactured prior to the manufacturer’s

entry into the program.

5.2.4. For individual units manufactured and packaged prior to a manufacti rer's entry into this program, manufacturers are encouraged to hang appjopriate labels, distribute appropriate

labels to retailers to be attached to floor display models or other models, or proI'lde point-cf-purchase displays as described in 6.4. The manufacturer need

not assume re.sponsibility for assuring in- dividual label attachment or use of pointof-purchase displays at retail outlets under the pro'.isions of this subsection.

6.0

Use of program information by

by manufacUirers in retail sales catalogs or in advertising. 6.1. For each labeled model listed in a retail sales catalog, the

listing shall be in the form of a repro- duction of the label shown in Figure 1 or in any other format or arrangement

that shall present all of the information

shown in that figure. The required in- formation for one or more models may be presented in a table or tables.

6.2.

For each labeled model listed in a

retail sales catalog, the total refriger- ated volume, energy consumption, and

cost of operation ranges shown in the

catalog shall be determined gs follows:

6.2.1. The ranges shall be taken from

the version of Appendix A in effect 90 days before the press date of the catalog

or from a later version of Appendix A

if it can be utilized before the press date

of such catalog.

6.2.2. The ranges shall be taken from

the appropriate version of Appendix A

using the procedures described in 4.4.2 and 4.4.3.

6.3. When labeled modfels are listed in

retail sales catalogs, the catalog section

in which the models are listed shall contain an explanation of how cost of operation can be calculated and a reproduction

of the Department of Commerce Energy

Conservation Mark.

6.4. Legible reproductions of that portion of the label shown in Figure 1, in any

size, may be used on the product, on

packaging, in point-of-purchase dis- plays, or in other advertising applications, but such use shall not be a substitute for required labeling.

6.5. For a given model, when the energy consumption rating as deter- mined in 4.3.2 and the cost of operation

rating at 4<* per Kilowatt-hour as deter- mined in 4,3.3 are less than the lower

limit of the appropriate eflergy consumption and cost of operation ranges as de- termined in 4.4.3 for labels or 6.2 for use

in retail sales catalogs, manufacturers

are encouraged to utilize this fact in

their advertising of that model. This

condition could result from introduction

of a new or improved model, and in such

case would persist until new energy con- sumption and cost of operation ranges had been issued.

7.0

Participation in program. 7.1. Manufacturers wishing to participate in the Voluntary Labeling Program for Household Appliances and Equipment to Effect Energy Conservation with regard

to freezers shall notify the Department

of Commerce of intended participation.

Such notification should be addressed to the Assistant Secretary for Science and

Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 3862, Washington, D.C.

20230. Approval for participation by any

manufacturer is automatically granted

upon this notification of the Department,

provided that the conditions for participation as set forth in the Procedures and in this Specification are observed. Receipt of such notification will be acknowledged.

7.2. A manufacturer’s notice of participation shall include the following in- formation ; 7.2.1. A statement that the tests and

calculations called for under 4.0 will be completed as required and that the manufacturer certifies the accuracy, within the tolerances prescribed under

4.5,

of ratings as showm on labels.

7.2.2. A listing of all models to be

labeled including an indication of the grouping of sales models into basic model groups. All appropriate models as defined in 5.2.3 shall be included.

7.2.3. A statement that the manufacturer will desist from using the labels and the Department of Commerce

Energy Conservation Mark if the manufacturer’s participation in the program

is terminated by the Department of Commerce imder the provisions of 8.2. 7.2.4. The effective date of the manufacturer’s entry into the program.

7.2.5. A statement that a listing of total refrigerated volume, energy consumption, and cost of operation at per Kilo- watt-hour. ratings for all models to be

laoeled will be provided to the Secretary within 90 days after the date of the manufacturer’s notice of participation.

Such listing may be made in whole or in part by reference to readily available

listings of certified freezers.

7.3. When a manufacturer’s listing of freezer models to be labeled as required

under 7.2.2 or his listing of total refrig- erated volume, energy consumption, or

cost of operation ratings as required under 7.2.5 is changed by the addition or

deletion of models or changes in model

designations or ratings, or if the manufacturer terminates his participation in the program with respect to freezers of a

given brand name, the manufacturer or

his 'agent shall notify the Secretary within 30 days.

7.4. Manufacturers or their agents shall maintain files of test results and cal- culations on which ratings are based and

files of test results and calculations used

to verify that the performance of manufactured units is within the tolerances

specified in 4.5. Data relating to a given

model shall be preserved for^a period of two years after production of that model

has been terminated, and if requested

shall be provided to the Secretary within 30 days of such request.

7.5. Manufacturers or their agents shall transmit required information to the Secretary in concise and readily understandable form. For this purpose copies

of appropriate lists and reports used for other purposes, as for example, reports submitted by a manufacturer to the sponsor of a nationally recognized certi- fication program, or reports submitted by an independent testing laboratory to such a sponsor or a manufacturer, shall be acceptable.

7.6. Should any labeled freezer be tested and foimd to be improperly rated and

labeled as described in 4.5, the manufacturer shall within 30 days give notice

of non-compliance and a statement of revised ratings in writing to the Secretary and to all distributors or others in the line of distribution who are responsible for sales to dealers or other retail outlets. He shall also arrange to have cor- rected labels available for substitution on

models currently on display at retail outlets and for those placed on display at a

later date, and shall see that such outlets are notified through his normal channels

of distribution.

8.0

Termination of participation. 8.1. A manufacturer may at any time termi- nate his participation and resjxinsibilities under the program with respect to freezers of a given brand name by giving written notice to the Secretary that he

will discontinue or has discontinued use

of the labels on all freezers of that brand

name. Such notice shall state the effective date of the manufacturer’s termination of participation.

8.2. The Department of Commerce

upon finding that a manufacturer is not complying with the conditions for participation se<t forth in this Specification

FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL 39, NO. 252—TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1974
45346 NOTICES

and in the Procedures may terminate

upon 30 days notice the manufacturer’s

participation in the program: Provided, that the manufacturer shall first be

given an opportunity to show cause why

the participation should not be terminated.

8.3.

Upon receipt of a notice of ter- mination a manufacturer may within 30 days request a hearing under the prdvisions of 5 U.S.C. 558.

9.0 Use of program information by

other than manufacturers. 9.1. Retail

sales organizations that are not manufacturers as defined in 3.2, that sell freezers labeled under this program, and

have received appropriate and accurate program information from manufacturers or the Secretary, are specifically en- couraged to utilize program information

in their sales efforts in the manner prescribed in 9.2.

9.2. Appropriate activities for nonmanufacturers include the following:

9.2.1. Use of total refrigerated volume

ratings and ranges, energy consmnption

ratings and ranges, cost of operation at

4(* per Kilowatt-hour ratings and ranges, explanations of how cost of operation can be calculated, and reproduction of the Department of Commerce Energy

Conservation "Mark, under the guidelines described in 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3, in retail sales catalogs.

9.2.2. Affixing of labels or appropriate use of point-of-purchase displays, provided by manufacturers under 5.2.4, in

sales areas.

9.2.3. Use of reproductions of labels, in the manner described in 6.4, in advertising.

9.2.4. Advertising of instances where

the energy consumption and cost of operation ratings of a given model are less than the lower limit of the appropriate energy consumption and cost of operation ranges, as described imder 6.5.

9.2.5.

Distribution of program infor- mation provided by the Department of Commerce. Program information may be obtained from the National Bureau of Standards, 411.00, Washington, D.C.

20234.

10.0 Amendment. This Specification

is subject to amendment as provided in Section 9.8 of the Procedures, except

that Appendix A of this Specification

may be updated and published in the Federal Register annually as described

in 2.3 of this Specification without first publishing notice of the proposed change

In the PEirKRAL Registct.

nouREi

Freezer

ROERAl tGOISm, VOt 39, NO. 352—TUESDAY, DECEMMR 31, 1974
NOTICES 45347

Energy

Guide

FIGURE 2 Freozer

US. Departmwl o( CoflUn«fc« Eiwryf

Conaervaiiw Mark

VOLTOTABI EHERGI CONSERVATION SPECIFICATION ^-75, FOR FREEZERS

APPENDIX A: TOIAL REFRIGERATED VOLDME, ENERGY CONSUMPTION, AND COST OF OPERATION RANGES

RATED TOTAL

REFRIGERATED VOLUME

IN CUBIC FEET

RANGES, OF

TOTAL

REFRIGERATED VOLDME

IN CUBIC FEET

RANGES

OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN KILOWATX-HOURS PER MONTH FOR MODELS WITH

RANGES OF

COST OF OPERATION

IN DOLLARS PER MONTH AT A RATE OF 4C PER

KILOWATT-HOUR FOR MODELS WITH

HANUAL

DEFROST

AUTOMATIC

DEFROST MANUALDEFROST AUTOMATICDEFROST

Less than 5.5 Less than 6.0 (To he determined) (To he determined) (To he determined) (To he determined)

5.5 to less than 9.5 5.0 to 10.0

9.5 to less than 13.5 9.0 to 14.0

13.5 to less than 17.5 13.0 to 18.0 91t to 180t 121+ to 207+ 3.60+ to 7.20+ 4.80+ to 8.30+

17.5 to less than 21.5 17.0 to 22.0

21.5 to less than 25.5 21.0 to 26.0

25.5 and above 25.0 and ehOTB

Valuea o£ energy consumption and cost of operation are determined with antl-sveat heaters fully energisai* tThesa values are hypothetical and are used for the purpose of example only.

(PR Doc.74-30400 Filed 12-26-74; 12:06 {NH]

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CHOOSING A ROOM

AIR CONDITIONER

Although we usually think of air conditioners as appliances designed to cool air, they can actually

increase comfort in more ways than that. They also dehumidify, clean, and circulate air in enclosed rooms, and some models can be used for ventilating or for heating rooms in cooler weather.

In order to enjoy the full benefits of air conditioning it is important to choose the right air conditioner

for the room in which it will be installed. A wrong

choice can mean less than optimum comfort, and can

also cost you money — both in initial purchase price,

and in higher operating cost.

THINGS TO KNOW . . . BEFORE YOU BUY

Window and Through-Wall Models

Room air conditioners come in a number of styles, depending upon whether they are to be mounted in sash or casement windows or through a wall. Some

models are sold with adapters and can be mounted

several ways.

In some areas building regulations require that air conditioners must not project more than a certain distance from the walls of a building. If such rules apply in your area, your dealer can show you models

designed with a minimum of overhang. Similarly, some room air conditioners can be installed so that the front is nearly flush with the inside windowsill.

You may consider this type desirable since it permits

you to pull drapes across the unit when it is not in operation.

When you shop for a window model, be able to describe your window style to the salesman and to

give its dimensions.

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Household Wiring

Most homes use 115-volt, 15-ampere branch cir- cuits for lighting and small appliances. Many air conditioners are designed to be simply plugged into the outlets of these circuits. However, some models

require the installation of a separate circuit. A 115-volt unit which draws 7.5 amperes or less can be operated on a 15-ampere circuit, provided the other loading on this same circuit does not exceed 7.5 amperes. An air conditioner that draws up to 12 amperes may be operated on a 15-ampere circuit, but

it must be the only load on that circuit. A special

circuit must be installed for any 115-volt air conditioner that requires more than 12 amperes, or for any

230-volt unit.

If you have any question concerning whether your

present wiring is adequate, it is best to ask your

electrician or public utility representative.

Cooling Capacity

In choosing the proper room air conditioner to

satisfy your needs, it is important to determine the amount of cooling capacity needed, if the cooling

capacity of a room air conditioner is too small for the room where you plan to use it, it will not do an adequate job of cooling and dehumidifying. If it is too large for the room, it may be more expensive to purchase and it may not dehumidify properly.

The cooling capacity of air conditioners is rated in Btu (British thermal units) per hour. This rating indicates the amount of heat an air conditioner will remove from the air each hour under specified test conditions. One Btu represents about the amount of heat produced by the burning of a wooden kitchen

match to ashes. A room air conditioner with a cooling

capacity of 5,000 Btu per hour would remove

approximately 5,000 Btu of heat from a room each

hour.
ESTIMATING THE

COOLING CAPACITY

YOU NEED.

Your dealer can usually help you estimate what room air conditioner cooling capacity you need to cool and dehumidify a given room. However, for those who want to make their own estimate, a method developed by the Association of Home

Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) can be of assist- ance. Here is how the AHAM method works:

,6) If only one person will usually occupy the cooled

SJ room, subtract 600 Btu per hour from the answer

to Item No. 7. If more than two people will usually

occupy the room, add 600 Btu per hour for each person over two.

Add 4,000 Btu per hour to the answer to Item No. 8 if the area to be cooled includes a kitchen. The answer indicates the recommended cooling capacity of an air conditioner suitable for that room.

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Determine the floor area in square feet of the room to be cooled by multiplying its length by its width.

Along the left side of the adjacent "Cooling Load

Chart" find the point corresponding to the room

area. Then move horizontally to the right to the

center of Band A, B or C, depending on what kind

of space is above the room to be cooled: Band A — Occupied room above room to be

cooled. Band B — Insulated ceiling and unoccupied

attic above room to be cooled. Band C — Uninsulated ceiling and unoccupied

attic above room to be cooled.

From the center of the band, move horizontally

within the band — to the left for a northern or shady exposure and to the right for a sunny

exposure.

From this point move straight down to the bottom

of the chart to determine the unadjusted cooling

capacity in Btu per hour.

Locate your geographical area on the map and

determine the climate factor for your area. Multi- ply the answer to Item No. 4 by the climate

factor.

If the room is to be cooled primarily at night and

daytime temperature is not very important, multi- ply the answer to Item No. 5 by 0.7.

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Determine the number of linear feet of wall separating the room to be cooled from other cooled rooms. Multiply this number by 30 Btu per hour and subtract the result from the answer to Item No. 5 (or Item No. 6 for night use).

EXAMPLE

As an example of how to use the chart, consider the problem of choosing a room air conditioner for

this room:

12 feet X 15 feet combined kitchen-dining area. An occupied room is above the kitchen. Northern exposure, with one 16 ft. wall adjoining 'another cooled room. Normally occupied

by ' one person during meal preparation. Located in Dallas, Texas.

1) The floor, area is 12 feet x 15 feet = 180 square

feet.

2) Find 180 on left side of chart and move

horizontally over to center of Band A, since there is occupied space above the kitchen.

3) Move horizontally to left of Band A because room has a northern exposure.

4) From the left edge of Band A move straight down to bottom of chart and see that the unadjusted cooling capacity is 4,700 Btu per hour.

5) Since Dallas, Texas has a climate factor of 1 .05, multiply this by the answer to Item No. 4:

1 .05 X 4,700 = 4,935 Btu per hour

6) Since the kitchen is to be cooled in the daytime, skip Item No. 6.

7) Since one kitchen wall adjoins another cooled room, multiply the length of that wall by 30

Btu per hour and subtract this from the answer

to Item No. 5:

1 5 X 30 = 450 Btu per hour 4,935 - 450 = 4,485 Btu per hour

8) Since there will normally be only one person in the kitchen during the peak heat load (during food preparation), subtract 600 Btu from the answer to Item No. 7: 4,485 - 600 = 3,885 Btu per hour

9) Since the room is a kitchen, add 4,000 Btu per hour to the answer to Item No. 8. 3,885 + 4,000 = 7,885 Btu per hour

The required cooling capacity for the kitchen is about 8,000 Btu per hour. Models having cooling

capacities between about 7,500 and 8,500 Btu per hour would be suitable for this application.
The Energy Guide Label appearing on room air conditioners states the power requirement of the

unit, in watts. This figure was obtained by measuring

the unit's performance under standard test conditions. Electric service rates are based on the kilowatt- hour, which represents the usage of 1,000 watts of

electrical power in one hour. The kilowatt-hours of

electricity that a room air conditioner will use in a season can be calculated by multiplying the wattage

rating of an appliance times the number of hours

usage per season (from Table I) and dividing by

1 , 000.

Your electric service rate depends on the rate structure of your local utility" company and the amount of electricity you use. For consumers using

between 500 and 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month, U.S. rates in a recent year varied from

about 1<t to 6<t: per kilowatt-hour, with the national average rate being about 2.2<t per kilowatt-hour. You

can find out what your rate is by asking your local

utility company.

You can estimate the cost of electricity to operate

a room air conditioner in your home for one season by using the following formula: -

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your

electric rate H

hours \

operation )x

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For example, if you live in an area having a climate similar to that of Dallas, Texas, Table 1 indicates that if you are an average user, you may

operate your room air conditioner about 1,400 hours

per season. If your electric service rate is 3<|: ($.03) per kilowatt-hour, and the wattage rating of the room

air conditioner you have selected is 860 watts, your

estimated cost for electricity will be: Cost= .03 X 1 ,400 X 860 = $36. 1 2 per season 1,000

Of course, many people do not fit the average use

pattern. If you use your air conditioner only at night,

you will operate it fewer hours and at lower outdoor

temperatures, and your cost will be less. If you try to maintain an unusually low indoor temperature

throughout the day, your cost will be greater. The

higher you set the air conditioner's thermostat, the

less time the unit will run and the lower your

operating cost will be. Most people are comfortable at temperatures up to 80° F.

Relating Cost of

Electricity and

Purchase Price

This method for estimating the cost of electricity to operate a room air conditioner can also be used to estimate whether it is worthwhile, from the viewpoint

of economy, to purchase a more efficient model with an initial cost that may be appreciably more than a

less efficient model. For example, assume that a relatively inefficient model is available on the market,

and that it is priced $60.00 lower than the model

used in the example above.

The ratings of the two models are as follows: More Less

Efficient Efficient Model Model

Btu per hour cobling capacity 8,000 8,000

Power requirement, watts 860 1,380

Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) 9.3 5.8 Estimated hours operation per season 1,400 1,400

Estimated cost of electricity per season $36.12 $57.96

Based on these ratings, the estimated cost of

electricity would be $21.84 per year lower for the more efficient model. Put another way, if the more

efficient model were priced $60 higher than the less efficient one, the higher price would be made up

within three years by savings in the cost of electricity.

MAINTAINING

EFFICIENCY

Once you have chosen the right air conditioner

there are a number of things you can do to keep it operating efficiently. These are usually described in an owner's booklet. Read — and follow — the

instructions that come with your room' air conditioner.

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AIR CONDITIONER

EFFICIENCY

Once you have determined the amount of cooling

capacity you need for a given room, it is possible to judge how well different models of the same cooling

capacity perform. This can be done by comparing the Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of various models.

The EER is a measure of the amount of cooling a room air conditioner can do relative to the amount of

electricity it uses. Air conditioners with the same

cooling capacity (as measured in Btu per hour) may

vary greatly in efficiency. That is, some use much

more electricity to achieve the same cooling and

dehumidifying than others.

The EER is determined by dividing the Btu per hour rating of a room air conditioner by the watts (power) it uses. Air conditioners with higher EER

ratings are relatively more efficient and those with lower EER's are less efficient. For a given cooling

capacity, the more efficient models consume less

electricity and are less costly to operate.

Department of Commerce Energy Guide Labels can help you compare energy efficiency among

competing models. As shown In the illustration, the

labels indicate the EER of the unit to which they are attached and the EER range for all room air conditioners having about the same cooling capcity.

Cost

of

Electricity

The cost of electricity to operate your room air conditioner for a season depends on the climate you

live In, the power requirement of your air conditioner. the cost of electric service in your area, and

such factors as the time of day and how frequently you leave the unit on and at what control settings.

Climate determines the number of hours each

season you would have to operate your air conditioner to obtain the temperature reduction and

dehumidification needed for comfort. The average

yearly operation in some representative U.S. Cities Is shown below.

Table I Estimated Annual Hours of Operation for Properly

Sized Equipment in Typical Cities during Normal

Cooling Season* CITY Hours per CITY Hours per Season Season

Atlanta, Ga. 750 Jacksonville, Fla. 1,600 Boston, Mass. 200 Minnoapolis, Minn. 350

Chicago. III. 400 New Orleans, La. 1,500

Clovoland, Ohio 450 NowYork, N.Y. 350

Dallas, Texas 1,400 St. Louis. Mo. 1,000

Fresno, Calif. 000 Washington, D.C. 800

* From ASHRAE Guido nnd Onta Oook Synomt 1973.

Published by Amencon Socioty ol Hcatmn, Retf«eo»otlng and Air Conditioning Enginoort New York

ASOFCorp. Model 5S08A10 8,000 Btu per hour

(cooling capacity)

860 watts 115 volts 7.5 amperes

energy guide

EER=9.3

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For available 7,500 to 8,500 Btu per hour 115 volt window models the EER range is

IMPORTANT...

for units with the same cooling

capacity, higher EER means: Lower energy consumption Lower cost to usef

I EER 5.4 10 EER 9.9 |

For information on cost of operation and selection ol correct cooling capacity, ask your dealer for NBS Publication LC 1053

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PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WITH RESPECT TO

ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS

Admiral Group, Rockwell International Corporation

Airtemp Division, Chrysler Corporation

Amana Refrigeration, Inc. , Raytheon Conpany, Division of

Carrier Air Conditioning Co. , Carrier Corporation, Division of

Dearborn Stove Company, Addison Products Company, Division of

Emerson Quiet Kool Conpany, National Union Electric Corporation, Div. of

Fedders Corporation

Friedrich Refrigerators Inc., Crutcher Resources Corp., Subsidiary of

Frigidaire, General Motors, Division of

General Electric Company, Major Appliance Business Group

Gibson ^pliance Corporation, White Consolidated Industries, Division of

Grant and Company, W. T.

Heat Controller, Inc.

Kelvinator Appliance Conpany, White Consolidated Industries, Division of

McCraw- Edison Company, Air Comfort Division

Montgomery Ward and Company

Penney Conpany, Incorporated, J. C.

Sears, Roebuck and Conpany

Singer Conpany, The, International Consumer Products Croup

Western Auto Supply Conpany

Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Edison Major Appliance Division

IVhirlpool Corporation

White Stores , Incorporated

York, Borg-Wamer Corporation, Division of

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1. l^UBLICATION OR RKPORT NO. NBSIR 75-6602. Gov’t Acce.s.sion No.3. Recipient’s Accession No.

4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE

Voluntary Labeling Program for Household Appliances and

Equipment to Effect Energy Conservation: Annual Report

for Calendar Year 1974

5. Publication Date February 1975

6. Performing Organization Code

7. AUTHOR(S)

B.J. McGuire and E.A. Vadelund

8. Performing Organ. Report No. NBSIR 75-660

9. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME AND ADDRESS

NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20234

10. Project/Task/Work Unit No.

11. Contraci/Grant No.

12. Sponsoring Organization Name and Complete Address (Street, City, State, ZIP)

U.S. Department of Commerce

Washington, D.C. 20230

13. Type of Report & Period Covered

Annual Report for

Calendar Year 1974

14. Sponsoring Agency Code

15. SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES

16. ABSTRACT (A 200-word or less (actual summary of most si^ificant information. If document includes a significant

bibliography or literature survey, mention it here.) The Vojuntary Labeling Program for Household Appliances and Equipment to Effect

Energy Conservation was established in response to an April 18, 1973 Presidential

directive. Final procedures for the program became effective October 26, 1973. Only

raajor energy consuming household appliances and equipment are covered. Purposes of the

program are to encourage manufacturers to place energy efficiency labels on their

appliances and to encourage consumers to utilize this information in making purchase

decisions

Specifications containing labeling requirements for each type of product are developed by NBS with assistance from consumers, retailers, manufacturers and intereste

Federal agencies. During the first full year of program operation, final specifications

for labeling room air conditioners and proposed specifications for labeling refrigerators, combination refrigerator- freezers, and freezers were issued. Two consumer information pamphlets were published and other consumer information and education activities were undertaken. Labeling specifications for water heaters, clothes washers and dryers

and ranges and ovens were under development. This was accomplished, with assistance

from manufacturers, retailers, consumers and other agencies, by a staff of six funded

at a level of $375,000 per year.

At year's end, twenty- four room air conditioner manufacturers and private brand

labelers, representing an estimated 95% of U.S. sales of this appliance, were

participating in the program.

17. KEY WORDS (six to twelve entries; alphabetical order; capitalize only the first letter of the first key word unless a proper name; separated by semicolons)

Consumer infoimation; consumer products; energy conservation; energy efficiency;

energy use; household appliances; household equipment; labeling; residential

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